Takeover Tracker
22%low risk
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
vs

62 shared · 14 different

core competencies

23%low risk
Helpers--Roofers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPainters, Construction and MaintenanceHelpers--Roofers
Risk Score21.9%22.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile11th13th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 150 / 15
Median Salary$48,660$40,590
Employment224K5K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
English Language
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Thinking Creatively
CoordinationAI-Resistant
Gross Body Equilibrium
Performing General Physical Activities
Administration and Management

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Painters, Construction and Maintenance

28%

total discount

Helpers--Roofers

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Painters, Construction and Maintenance

3 of 15 at risk
86%Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
74%Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
51%Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
49%Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
49%Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

Helpers--Roofers

0 of 15 at risk
39%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.

Wage Comparison

Helpers--Roofers earns -$8,070(-17%) vs Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Painters, Construction and MaintenanceHelpers--Roofers
10th
$36,680$27,780
25th
$42,510$34,800
Median
$48,660$40,590
75th
$60,270$47,570
90th
$76,550$55,310

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Painters, Construction and Maintenance2028–2035
Helpers--Roofers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Painters, Construction and Maintenance has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Helpers--Roofers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Painters, Construction and Maintenance

$38,028

from $48,660

Helpers--Roofers

$31,356

from $40,590

After adjusting for AI risk, Painters, Construction and Maintenance offers $6,672 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Painters,

0

Unique to Helpers--Roofers

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
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