Side-by-Side Comparison
Glaziers leads 4–1| Metric | Glaziers | Fence Erectors |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 21.3% | 23.2% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 9th | 14th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 2 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $55,440 | $46,940 |
| Employment | 57K | 23K |
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
Glaziers
25%
total discount
Fence Erectors
25%
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.
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.
Wage Comparison
Fence Erectors earns -$8,500(-15%) vs Glaziers
GlaziersFence Erectors
10th
$37,710$35,090
25th
$45,530$39,040
Median
$55,440$46,940
75th
$68,300$57,070
90th
$98,780$74,660
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Glaziers2028–2035
Fence Erectors2028–2035
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%)
Glaziers
$43,620
from $55,440
Fence Erectors
$36,041
from $46,940
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 Glaziers
0
Unique to Fence
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
GlaziersFence Erectors