Takeover Tracker

23%low risk
Rough Carpenters
vs

64 shared · 13 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRough CarpentersInsulation Workers, Mechanical
Risk Score23.4%18.5%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile15th4th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 153 / 13
Median Salary$59,310$57,250
Employment698K26K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Building and Construction
Controlling Machines and Processes
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Production and Processing
Visualization
Design
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Performing General Physical Activities

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Rough Carpenters

31%

total discount

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Rough Carpenters

4 of 15 at risk
86%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.

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

3 of 13 at risk
85%Select appropriate insulation, such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
77%Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.
60%Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
45%Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers, and to regulate flow of materials through nozzles.
41%Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.

Wage Comparison

Insulation Workers, Mechanical earns -$2,060(-3%) vs Rough Carpenters
Rough CarpentersInsulation Workers, Mechanical
10th
$38,760$39,450
25th
$47,550$47,480
Median
$59,310$57,250
75th
$75,620$75,300
90th
$98,370$94,110

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