Side-by-Side Comparison
Glaziers leads 3–1| Metric | Rough Carpenters | Glaziers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 23.4% | 21.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 15th | 9th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $59,310 | $55,440 |
| Employment | 698K | 57K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Design
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Administration and Management
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Education and Training
Mechanical
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Rough Carpenters
31%
total discount
Glaziers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Rough Carpenters
4 of 15 at risk86%Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
84%Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
62%Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
51%Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
43%Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
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 -$3,870(-7%) vs Rough Carpenters
Rough CarpentersGlaziers
10th
$38,760$37,710
25th
$47,550$45,530
Median
$59,310$55,440
75th
$75,620$68,300
90th
$98,370$98,780
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Rough Carpenters2028–2035
Glaziers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Glaziers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Rough Carpenters.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Rough Carpenters
$45,414
from $59,310
Glaziers
$43,620
from $55,440
After adjusting for AI risk, Rough Carpenters offers $1,793 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Rough
0
Unique to Glaziers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Rough CarpentersGlaziers