Side-by-Side Comparison
Riggers leads 5–0| Metric | Riggers | Rock Splitters, Quarry |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 11.8% | 36.4% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 0th | 70th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 1 / 14 | 2 / 9 |
| Median Salary | $62,060 | $47,460 |
| Employment | 24K | 3K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Mechanical
Building and Construction
Design
Performing General Physical Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Customer and Personal Service
Far Vision
Engineering and Technology
Handling and Moving Objects
Transportation
Static Strength
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Riggers
24%
total discount
Rock Splitters, Quarry
23%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Riggers
1 of 14 at risk51%Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
41%Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts.
41%Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
35%Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
15%Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
Rock Splitters, Quarry
2 of 9 at risk77%Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
51%Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
49%Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
45%Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
45%Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
Wage Comparison
Rock Splitters, Quarry earns -$14,600(-24%) vs Riggers
RiggersRock Splitters, Quarry
10th
$38,930$37,240
25th
$47,940$39,990
Median
$62,060$47,460
75th
$79,340$58,290
90th
$100,480$68,380
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Riggers2028–2035
Rock Splitters, Quarry2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Riggers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Rock Splitters, Quarry.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Riggers
$54,762
from $62,060
Rock Splitters, Quarry
$30,189
from $47,460
After adjusting for AI risk, Riggers offers $24,572 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Riggers
0
Unique to Rock
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
RiggersRock Splitters, Quarry