Side-by-Side Comparison
Pipelayers leads 5–0| Metric | Pipelayers | Helpers--Carpenters |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 21.6% | 23.8% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 10th | 16th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 14 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $48,710 | $41,600 |
| Employment | 34K | 25K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
English Language
Transportation
Production and Processing
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operation and Control
Building and Construction
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Pipelayers
28%
total discount
Helpers--Carpenters
29%
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.
Helpers--Carpenters
5 of 15 at risk63%Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
57%Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.
57%Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.
53%Glue and clamp edges or joints of assembled parts.
51%Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
Wage Comparison
Helpers--Carpenters earns -$7,110(-15%) vs Pipelayers
PipelayersHelpers--Carpenters
10th
$36,840$31,540
25th
$42,320$35,870
Median
$48,710$41,600
75th
$60,980$46,780
90th
$80,710$52,380
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