Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricHelpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Risk Score24.9%38.0%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile19th75th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 118 / 15
Median Salary$38,140$35,930
Employment7K2.2M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Customer and Personal Service

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

23%

total discount

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

21%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

3 of 11 at risk
55%Pour specified amounts of chemical solutions into stripping tanks.
51%Place articles to be stripped into stripping tanks.
51%Remove articles such as cabinets, metal furniture, and paint containers from stripping tanks after prescribed periods of time.
47%Smooth surfaces of articles to be painted, using sanding and buffing tools and equipment.
43%Supply or hold tools and materials.

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

8 of 15 at risk
87%Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
86%Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
84%Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
77%Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
67%Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.

Wage Comparison

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners earns -$2,210(-6%) vs Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
10th
$31,360$27,570
25th
$35,230$30,830
Median
$38,140$35,930
75th
$45,290$41,650
90th
$51,720$49,040

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