Takeover Tracker
21%low risk
Construction Carpenters
vs

67 shared · 14 different

core competencies

15%low risk
Mechanical Door Repairers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricConstruction CarpentersMechanical Door Repairers
Risk Score20.8%14.7%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile8th1th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$59,310$51,050
Employment698K28K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Building and Construction
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Design
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
English Language
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Construction Carpenters

28%

total discount

Mechanical Door Repairers

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Construction Carpenters

7 of 15 at risk
88%Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
86%Select and order lumber or other required materials.
70%Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
66%Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
55%Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

Mechanical Door Repairers

4 of 15 at risk
88%Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
88%Collect payment upon job completion.
86%Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
51%Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location.
37%Lubricate door closer oil chambers and pack spindles with leather washers.

Wage Comparison

Mechanical Door Repairers earns -$8,260(-14%) vs Construction Carpenters
Construction CarpentersMechanical Door Repairers
10th
$38,760$37,160
25th
$47,550$44,720
Median
$59,310$51,050
75th
$75,620$61,350
90th
$98,370$73,160

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Construction Carpenters2028–2035
Mechanical Door Repairers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Mechanical Door Repairers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Construction Carpenters.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Construction Carpenters

$46,956

from $59,310

Mechanical Door Repairers

$43,535

from $51,050

After adjusting for AI risk, Construction Carpenters offers $3,420 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Construction

0

Unique to Mechanical

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
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