Takeover Tracker
18%low risk
Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters
vs

64 shared · 11 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPipe Fitters and SteamfittersTerrazzo Workers and Finishers
Risk Score17.8%20.9%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile3th9th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 150 / 15
Median Salary$62,970$57,260
Employment456K1K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Chemistry
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Reading ComprehensionAI-Vulnerable
Written Comprehension
Scheduling Work and Activities
Oral Comprehension
Active Listening
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Dynamic Strength
Design

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

29%

total discount

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

3 of 15 at risk
86%Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
55%Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
51%Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
43%Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
39%Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.

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 -$5,710(-9%) vs Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters
Pipe Fitters and SteamfittersTerrazzo Workers and Finishers
10th
$40,670$39,360
25th
$48,860$46,940
Median
$62,970$57,260
75th
$81,900$73,490
90th
$105,150$104,510

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters2028–2035
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Pipe Fitters 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%)

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

$51,774

from $62,970

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

$45,275

from $57,260

After adjusting for AI risk, Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters offers $6,498 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Pipe

0

Unique to Terrazzo

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
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