Side-by-Side Comparison
Roofers leads 4–1| Metric | Roofers | Tile and Marble Setters |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 13.3% | 26.5% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 0th | 23th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 15 | 3 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $50,970 | $52,240 |
| Employment | 137K | 39K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Building and Construction
Gross Body Equilibrium
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Developing and Building Teams
Coaching and Developing Others
Education and Training
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Customer and Personal Service
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Roofers
28%
total discount
Tile and Marble Setters
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.
Tile and Marble Setters
3 of 15 at risk85%Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
71%Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
53%Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
41%Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
41%Level concrete and allow to dry.
Wage Comparison
Tile and Marble Setters earns +$1,270(+2%) vs Roofers
RoofersTile and Marble Setters
10th
$37,060$36,140
25th
$45,300$44,540
Median
$50,970$52,240
75th
$64,010$64,980
90th
$80,780$82,960
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Roofers2028–2035
Tile and Marble Setters2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Roofers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Tile and Marble Setters.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Roofers
$44,201
from $50,970
Tile and Marble Setters
$38,407
from $52,240
After adjusting for AI risk, Roofers offers $5,794 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Roofers
0
Unique to Tile
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
RoofersTile and Marble Setters