Side-by-Side Comparison
Electricians leads 4–0| Metric | Electricians | Rough Carpenters |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 20.5% | 23.4% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 8th | 15th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $62,350 | $59,310 |
| Employment | 743K | 698K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Troubleshooting
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Physics
Repairing
Production and Processing
Visual Color Discrimination
Mechanical
Performing General Physical Activities
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Handling and Moving Objects
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Electricians
30%
total discount
Rough Carpenters
31%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Electricians
4 of 15 at risk77%Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
54%Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
53%Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
51%Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
43%Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Rough Carpenters
4 of 15 at risk86%Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
84%Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
62%Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
51%Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
43%Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
Wage Comparison
Rough Carpenters earns -$3,040(-5%) vs Electricians
ElectriciansRough Carpenters
10th
$39,430$38,760
25th
$48,820$47,550
Median
$62,350$59,310
75th
$81,730$75,620
90th
$106,030$98,370
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Electricians2028–2035
Rough Carpenters2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Electricians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Rough Carpenters.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Electricians
$49,587
from $62,350
Rough Carpenters
$45,414
from $59,310
After adjusting for AI risk, Electricians offers $4,173 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Electricians
0
Unique to Rough
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
ElectriciansRough Carpenters