Side-by-Side Comparison
Roofers leads 3–1| Metric | Roofers | Tapers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 13.3% | 16.8% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 0th | 2th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 15 | 2 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $50,970 | $64,700 |
| Employment | 137K | 13K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing General Physical Activities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Gross Body Equilibrium
Coaching and Developing Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Customer and Personal Service
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Thinking Creatively
CoordinationAI-Resistant
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Roofers
28%
total discount
Tapers
20%
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.
Tapers
2 of 15 at risk84%Select the correct sealing compound or tape.
70%Check adhesives to ensure that they will work and will remain durable.
49%Mix sealing compounds by hand or with portable electric mixers.
49%Countersink nails or screws below surfaces of walls before applying sealing compounds, using hammers or screwdrivers.
19%Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.
Wage Comparison
Tapers earns +$13,730(+27%) vs Roofers
RoofersTapers
10th
$37,060$43,450
25th
$45,300$50,780
Median
$50,970$64,700
75th
$64,010$82,990
90th
$80,780$106,160
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Roofers2028–2035
Tapers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Roofers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Tapers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Roofers
$44,201
from $50,970
Tapers
$53,811
from $64,700
After adjusting for AI risk, Tapers offers $9,610 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Roofers
0
Unique to Tapers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Social Intelligence
RoofersTapers