Side-by-Side Comparison
Roofers leads 4–1| Metric | Roofers | Glaziers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 13.3% | 21.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 0th | 9th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $50,970 | $55,440 |
| Employment | 137K | 57K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Gross Body Equilibrium
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Coaching and Developing Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Education and Training
Developing and Building Teams
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Public Safety and Security
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Training and Teaching Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Roofers
28%
total discount
Glaziers
25%
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.
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 +$4,470(+9%) vs Roofers
RoofersGlaziers
10th
$37,060$37,710
25th
$45,300$45,530
Median
$50,970$55,440
75th
$64,010$68,300
90th
$80,780$98,780
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Roofers2028–2035
Glaziers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Roofers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Glaziers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Roofers
$44,201
from $50,970
Glaziers
$43,620
from $55,440
After adjusting for AI risk, Roofers offers $581 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Roofers
0
Unique to Glaziers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
RoofersGlaziers