Takeover Tracker

23%low risk
Rough Carpenters
vs

68 shared · 14 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRough CarpentersPipe Fitters and Steamfitters
Risk Score23.4%17.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile15th3th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$59,310$62,970
Employment698K456K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Administration and Management
Mechanical
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Scheduling Work and Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Production and Processing
Speed of Limb Movement

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Rough Carpenters

31%

total discount

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

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.

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

3 of 15 at risk
86%Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
55%Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
51%Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
43%Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
39%Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.

Wage Comparison

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters earns +$3,660(+6%) vs Rough Carpenters
Rough CarpentersPipe Fitters and Steamfitters
10th
$38,760$40,670
25th
$47,550$48,860
Median
$59,310$62,970
75th
$75,620$81,900
90th
$98,370$105,150

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