Side-by-Side Comparison
Carpet Installers leads 4–1| Metric | Carpet Installers | Glaziers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 15.5% | 21.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 1th | 9th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $49,850 | $55,440 |
| Employment | 15K | 57K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Building and Construction
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Static Strength
Administration and Management
Performing General Physical Activities
English Language
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Extent Flexibility
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Dynamic Strength
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Carpet Installers
26%
total discount
Glaziers
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.
Glaziers
4 of 15 at risk85%Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
83%Select the type or color of glass or mirror according to specifications.
74%Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
74%Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.
49%Grind or polish glass, smoothing edges when necessary.
Wage Comparison
Glaziers earns +$5,590(+11%) vs Carpet Installers
Carpet InstallersGlaziers
10th
$32,830$37,710
25th
$39,140$45,530
Median
$49,850$55,440
75th
$65,530$68,300
90th
$83,200$98,780
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Carpet Installers2028–2035
Glaziers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Carpet Installers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Glaziers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Carpet Installers
$42,133
from $49,850
Glaziers
$43,620
from $55,440
After adjusting for AI risk, Glaziers offers $1,487 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Carpet
0
Unique to Glaziers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Carpet InstallersGlaziers