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57 shared · 10 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCarpet InstallersInsulation Workers, Mechanical
Risk Score15.5%18.5%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile1th4th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 153 / 13
Median Salary$49,850$57,250
Employment15K26K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Static Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Developing and Building Teams
Customer and Personal Service
Dynamic Strength

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Carpet Installers

26%

total discount

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Carpet Installers

3 of 15 at risk
87%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.

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

3 of 13 at risk
85%Select appropriate insulation, such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
77%Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.
60%Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
45%Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers, and to regulate flow of materials through nozzles.
41%Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.

Wage Comparison

Insulation Workers, Mechanical earns +$7,400(+15%) vs Carpet Installers
Carpet InstallersInsulation Workers, Mechanical
10th
$32,830$39,450
25th
$39,140$47,480
Median
$49,850$57,250
75th
$65,530$75,300
90th
$83,200$94,110

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