Takeover Tracker
18%low risk
Construction Laborers
vs

51 shared · 14 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricConstruction LaborersTerrazzo Workers and Finishers
Risk Score17.8%20.9%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile4th9th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 150 / 15
Median Salary$46,730$57,260
Employment1.1M1K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Scheduling Work and Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Chemistry
Design
Customer and Personal Service
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Education and Training
Public Safety and Security
Written Comprehension

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Construction Laborers

26%

total discount

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

26%

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.

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

0 of 15 at risk
49%Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.
47%Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
47%Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
47%Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
47%Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.

Wage Comparison

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers earns +$10,530(+23%) vs Construction Laborers
Construction LaborersTerrazzo Workers and Finishers
10th
$34,200$39,360
25th
$38,100$46,940
Median
$46,730$57,260
75th
$58,910$73,490
90th
$77,530$104,510

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Construction Laborers2028–2035
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Construction Laborers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Terrazzo Workers and Finishers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Construction Laborers

$38,412

from $46,730

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

$45,275

from $57,260

After adjusting for AI risk, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers offers $6,863 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Construction

0

Unique to Terrazzo

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
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