Takeover Tracker

13%low risk
Roofers
vs

52 shared · 20 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRoofersHelpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Risk Score13.3%17.2%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile0th2th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 151 / 15
Median Salary$50,970$39,270
Employment137K44K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Gross Body Equilibrium
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing and Building Teams
Thinking Creatively
CoordinationAI-Resistant
Performing General Physical Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Stamina

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Roofers

28%

total discount

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Roofers

2 of 15 at risk
73%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.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

1 of 15 at risk
69%Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
47%Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
41%Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
41%Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
41%Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.

Wage Comparison

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters earns -$11,700(-23%) vs Roofers
RoofersHelpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
10th
$37,060$31,050
25th
$45,300$35,750
Median
$50,970$39,270
75th
$64,010$46,550
90th
$80,780$54,860

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