Takeover Tracker
18%low risk
Construction Laborers
vs

59 shared · 15 different

core competencies

22%low risk
Painters, Construction and Maintenance

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricConstruction LaborersPainters, Construction and Maintenance
Risk Score17.8%21.9%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile4th11th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$46,730$48,660
Employment1.1M224K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Handling and Moving Objects
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Static Strength
Assisting and Caring for Others
Mechanical
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Construction Laborers

26%

total discount

Painters, Construction and Maintenance

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Construction Laborers

3 of 15 at risk
71%Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
70%Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
68%Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
49%Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
47%Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.

Painters, Construction and Maintenance

3 of 15 at risk
86%Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
74%Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
51%Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
49%Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
49%Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

Wage Comparison

Painters, Construction and Maintenance earns +$1,930(+4%) vs Construction Laborers
Construction LaborersPainters, Construction and Maintenance
10th
$34,200$36,680
25th
$38,100$42,510
Median
$46,730$48,660
75th
$58,910$60,270
90th
$77,530$76,550

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Construction Laborers2028–2035
Painters, Construction and Maintenance2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Construction Laborers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Painters, Construction and Maintenance.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Construction Laborers

$38,412

from $46,730

Painters, Construction and Maintenance

$38,028

from $48,660

After adjusting for AI risk, Construction Laborers offers $384 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Construction

0

Unique to Painters,

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
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