Side-by-Side Comparison
Roofers leads 5–0| Metric | Roofers | Construction Laborers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 13.3% | 17.8% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 0th | 4th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 15 | 3 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $50,970 | $46,730 |
| Employment | 137K | 1.1M |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
Gross Body Equilibrium
Coaching and Developing Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Building and Construction
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Roofers
28%
total discount
Construction Laborers
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.
Construction Laborers
3 of 15 at risk71%Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
70%Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
68%Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
49%Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
47%Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Wage Comparison
Construction Laborers earns -$4,240(-8%) vs Roofers
RoofersConstruction Laborers
10th
$37,060$34,200
25th
$45,300$38,100
Median
$50,970$46,730
75th
$64,010$58,910
90th
$80,780$77,530
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Roofers2028–2035
Construction Laborers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Roofers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Construction Laborers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Roofers
$44,201
from $50,970
Construction Laborers
$38,412
from $46,730
After adjusting for AI risk, Roofers offers $5,789 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Roofers
0
Unique to Construction
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
RoofersConstruction Laborers