Side-by-Side Comparison
Carpet Installers leads 4–1| Metric | Carpet Installers | Fence Erectors |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 15.5% | 23.2% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 1th | 14th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 15 | 2 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $49,850 | $46,940 |
| Employment | 15K | 23K |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
Customer and Personal Service
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Administration and Management
Reaction Time
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
English Language
Multilimb Coordination
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Training and Teaching Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Operation and Control
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Carpet Installers
26%
total discount
Fence Erectors
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Carpet Installers
3 of 15 at risk87%Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
85%Draw building diagrams and record dimensions.
57%Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
45%Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
9%Cut and install vinyl composition tile or vinyl base.
Fence Erectors
2 of 15 at risk74%Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
74%Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
45%Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
39%Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
39%Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
Wage Comparison
Fence Erectors earns -$2,910(-6%) vs Carpet Installers
Carpet InstallersFence Erectors
10th
$32,830$35,090
25th
$39,140$39,040
Median
$49,850$46,940
75th
$65,530$57,070
90th
$83,200$74,660
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Carpet Installers2028–2035
Fence Erectors2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Carpet Installers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Fence Erectors.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Carpet Installers
$42,133
from $49,850
Fence Erectors
$36,041
from $46,940
After adjusting for AI risk, Carpet Installers offers $6,093 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Carpet
0
Unique to Fence
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Carpet InstallersFence Erectors