Side-by-Side Comparison
Glaziers leads 5–0| Metric | Helpers--Carpenters | Glaziers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 23.8% | 21.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 16th | 9th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $41,600 | $55,440 |
| Employment | 25K | 57K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Mechanical
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Administration and Management
Education and Training
Design
Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Helpers--Carpenters
29%
total discount
Glaziers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Helpers--Carpenters
5 of 15 at risk63%Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
57%Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.
57%Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.
53%Glue and clamp edges or joints of assembled parts.
51%Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
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 +$13,840(+33%) vs Helpers--Carpenters
Helpers--CarpentersGlaziers
10th
$31,540$37,710
25th
$35,870$45,530
Median
$41,600$55,440
75th
$46,780$68,300
90th
$52,380$98,780
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Helpers--Carpenters2028–2035
Glaziers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Glaziers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Helpers--Carpenters.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Helpers--Carpenters
$31,687
from $41,600
Glaziers
$43,620
from $55,440
After adjusting for AI risk, Glaziers offers $11,933 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Helpers--Carpenters
0
Unique to Glaziers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
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