Side-by-Side Comparison
Carpet Installers leads 4–1| Metric | Glaziers | Carpet Installers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 21.3% | 15.5% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 9th | 1th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 3 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $55,440 | $49,850 |
| Employment | 57K | 15K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Building and Construction
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Static Strength
Administration and Management
Performing General Physical Activities
English Language
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Extent Flexibility
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Dynamic Strength
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Glaziers
25%
total discount
Carpet Installers
26%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
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.
Carpet Installers
3 of 15 at risk87%Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
85%Draw building diagrams and record dimensions.
57%Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
45%Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
9%Cut and install vinyl composition tile or vinyl base.
Wage Comparison
Carpet Installers earns -$5,590(-10%) vs Glaziers
GlaziersCarpet Installers
10th
$37,710$32,830
25th
$45,530$39,140
Median
$55,440$49,850
75th
$68,300$65,530
90th
$98,780$83,200
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Glaziers2028–2035
Carpet Installers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Carpet Installers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Glaziers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Glaziers
$43,620
from $55,440
Carpet Installers
$42,133
from $49,850
After adjusting for AI risk, Glaziers offers $1,487 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Glaziers
0
Unique to Carpet
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
GlaziersCarpet Installers