Takeover Tracker

20%low risk
Paperhangers
vs

20 shared · 9 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPaperhangersJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Risk Score19.8%38.0%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile6th75th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$48,260$35,930
Employment2K2.2M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Customer and Personal Service
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Mechanical
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Administration and Management
Control Precision
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Paperhangers

26%

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

Paperhangers

3 of 15 at risk
84%Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.
71%Measure surfaces or review work orders to estimate the quantities of materials needed.
51%Measure and cut strips from rolls of wallpaper or fabric, using shears or razors.
49%Apply sizing to seal surfaces and maximize adhesion of coverings to surfaces.
47%Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.

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 -$12,330(-26%) vs Paperhangers
PaperhangersJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
10th
$35,020$27,570
25th
$40,930$30,830
Median
$48,260$35,930
75th
$58,470$41,650
90th
$69,470$49,040

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