Side-by-Side Comparison
Glaziers leads 4–1| Metric | Fence Erectors | Glaziers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 23.2% | 21.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 14th | 9th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $46,940 | $55,440 |
| Employment | 23K | 57K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Building and Construction
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Static Strength
Reaction Time
Dynamic Strength
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Getting Information
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Fence Erectors
25%
total discount
Glaziers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Fence Erectors
2 of 15 at risk74%Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
74%Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
45%Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
39%Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
39%Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
Glaziers
4 of 15 at risk85%Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
83%Select the type or color of glass or mirror according to specifications.
74%Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
74%Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.
49%Grind or polish glass, smoothing edges when necessary.
Wage Comparison
Glaziers earns +$8,500(+18%) vs Fence Erectors
Fence ErectorsGlaziers
10th
$35,090$37,710
25th
$39,040$45,530
Median
$46,940$55,440
75th
$57,070$68,300
90th
$74,660$98,780
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Fence Erectors2028–2035
Glaziers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Glaziers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Fence Erectors.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Fence Erectors
$36,041
from $46,940
Glaziers
$43,620
from $55,440
After adjusting for AI risk, Glaziers offers $7,580 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Fence
0
Unique to Glaziers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
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