Side-by-Side Comparison
Glaziers leads 4–1| Metric | Floor Sanders and Finishers | Glaziers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 28.1% | 21.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 30th | 9th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 7 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $49,150 | $55,440 |
| Employment | 4K | 57K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Selling or Influencing Others
Building and Construction
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Customer and Personal Service
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing General Physical Activities
Mechanical
Controlling Machines and Processes
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Floor Sanders and Finishers
24%
total discount
Glaziers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Floor Sanders and Finishers
3 of 7 at risk59%Buff and vacuum floors to ensure their cleanliness prior to the application of finish.
53%Guide sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth.
51%Inspect floors for smoothness.
47%Attach sandpaper to rollers of sanding machines.
15%Apply filler compound and coats of finish to floors to seal wood.
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 +$6,290(+13%) vs Floor Sanders and Finishers
Floor Sanders and FinishersGlaziers
10th
$35,790$37,710
25th
$41,320$45,530
Median
$49,150$55,440
75th
$58,230$68,300
90th
$66,510$98,780
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Floor Sanders and Finishers2028–2035
Glaziers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Glaziers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Floor Sanders and Finishers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Floor Sanders and Finishers
$35,324
from $49,150
Glaziers
$43,620
from $55,440
After adjusting for AI risk, Glaziers offers $8,296 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Floor
0
Unique to Glaziers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Floor Sanders and FinishersGlaziers