Side-by-Side Comparison
Glaziers leads 4–1| Metric | Pipelayers | Glaziers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 21.6% | 21.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 10th | 9th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 14 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $48,710 | $55,440 |
| Employment | 34K | 57K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Mechanical
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Reaction Time
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing General Physical Activities
Administration and Management
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
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Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Pipelayers
28%
total discount
Glaziers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Pipelayers
3 of 14 at risk84%Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
74%Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
74%Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.
49%Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
49%Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
Glaziers
4 of 15 at risk85%Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
83%Select the type or color of glass or mirror according to specifications.
74%Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
74%Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.
49%Grind or polish glass, smoothing edges when necessary.
Wage Comparison
Glaziers earns +$6,730(+14%) vs Pipelayers
PipelayersGlaziers
10th
$36,840$37,710
25th
$42,320$45,530
Median
$48,710$55,440
75th
$60,980$68,300
90th
$80,710$98,780
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Pipelayers2028–2035
Glaziers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Glaziers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Pipelayers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Pipelayers
$38,189
from $48,710
Glaziers
$43,620
from $55,440
After adjusting for AI risk, Glaziers offers $5,432 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Pipelayers
0
Unique to Glaziers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Decision Complexity
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