Takeover Tracker
17%low risk
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
vs

42 shared · 15 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricHelpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersTerrazzo Workers and Finishers
Risk Score17.2%20.9%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile2th9th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)1 / 150 / 15
Median Salary$39,270$57,260
Employment44K1K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Thinking Creatively
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Customer and Personal Service
Assisting and Caring for Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Training and Teaching Others
Mechanical
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Developing Objectives and Strategies

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

27%

total discount

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

1 of 15 at risk
69%Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
47%Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
41%Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
41%Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
41%Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

0 of 15 at risk
49%Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.
47%Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
47%Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
47%Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
47%Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.

Wage Comparison

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers earns +$17,990(+46%) vs Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersTerrazzo Workers and Finishers
10th
$31,050$39,360
25th
$35,750$46,940
Median
$39,270$57,260
75th
$46,550$73,490
90th
$54,860$104,510

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters2028–2035
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Terrazzo Workers and Finishers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

$32,519

from $39,270

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

$45,275

from $57,260

After adjusting for AI risk, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers offers $12,756 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Helpers--Pipelayers,

0

Unique to Terrazzo

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
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