Side-by-Side Comparison
Helpers--Roofers leads 4–1| Metric | Helpers--Roofers | Rough Carpenters |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 22.8% | 23.4% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 13th | 15th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 0 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $40,590 | $59,310 |
| Employment | 5K | 698K |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
Handling and Moving Objects
Design
Performing General Physical Activities
Production and Processing
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Building and Construction
Mechanical
Thinking Creatively
Oral Comprehension
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Helpers--Roofers
28%
total discount
Rough Carpenters
31%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Helpers--Roofers
0 of 15 at risk39%Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
39%Clean work areas and equipment.
39%Maintain tools and equipment.
39%Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
39%Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.
Rough Carpenters
4 of 15 at risk86%Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
84%Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
62%Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
51%Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
43%Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
Wage Comparison
Rough Carpenters earns +$18,720(+46%) vs Helpers--Roofers
Helpers--RoofersRough Carpenters
10th
$27,780$38,760
25th
$34,800$47,550
Median
$40,590$59,310
75th
$47,570$75,620
90th
$55,310$98,370
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Helpers--Roofers2028–2035
Rough Carpenters2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Helpers--Roofers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Rough Carpenters.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Helpers--Roofers
$31,356
from $40,590
Rough Carpenters
$45,414
from $59,310
After adjusting for AI risk, Rough Carpenters offers $14,058 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Helpers--Roofers
0
Unique to Rough
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Helpers--RoofersRough Carpenters