Side-by-Side Comparison
Roofers leads 4–1| Metric | Roofers | Helpers--Roofers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 13.3% | 22.8% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 0th | 13th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 15 | 0 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $50,970 | $40,590 |
| Employment | 137K | 5K |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Building and Construction
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Design
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Near Vision
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Oral Comprehension
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Roofers
28%
total discount
Helpers--Roofers
28%
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.
Helpers--Roofers
0 of 15 at risk39%Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
39%Clean work areas and equipment.
39%Maintain tools and equipment.
39%Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
39%Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.
Wage Comparison
Helpers--Roofers earns -$10,380(-20%) vs Roofers
RoofersHelpers--Roofers
10th
$37,060$27,780
25th
$45,300$34,800
Median
$50,970$40,590
75th
$64,010$47,570
90th
$80,780$55,310
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Roofers2028–2035
Helpers--Roofers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Roofers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Helpers--Roofers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Roofers
$44,201
from $50,970
Helpers--Roofers
$31,356
from $40,590
After adjusting for AI risk, Roofers offers $12,845 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Roofers
0
Unique to Helpers--Roofers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
RoofersHelpers--Roofers