Side-by-Side Comparison
Roofers leads 5–0| Metric | Roofers | Carpet Installers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 13.3% | 15.5% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 0th | 1th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 15 | 3 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $50,970 | $49,850 |
| Employment | 137K | 15K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Building and Construction
Gross Body Equilibrium
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Coaching and Developing Others
Production and Processing
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Roofers
28%
total discount
Carpet Installers
26%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Roofers
2 of 15 at risk73%Estimate materials and labor required to complete roofing jobs.
53%Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
13%Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces.
13%Apply reflective roof coatings, such as special paints or single-ply roofing sheets, to existing roofs to reduce solar heat absorption.
11%Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
Carpet Installers
3 of 15 at risk87%Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
85%Draw building diagrams and record dimensions.
57%Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
45%Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
9%Cut and install vinyl composition tile or vinyl base.
Wage Comparison
Carpet Installers earns -$1,120(-2%) vs Roofers
RoofersCarpet Installers
10th
$37,060$32,830
25th
$45,300$39,140
Median
$50,970$49,850
75th
$64,010$65,530
90th
$80,780$83,200
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Roofers2028–2035
Carpet Installers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Roofers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Carpet Installers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Roofers
$44,201
from $50,970
Carpet Installers
$42,133
from $49,850
After adjusting for AI risk, Roofers offers $2,068 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Roofers
0
Unique to Carpet
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
RoofersCarpet Installers