Side-by-Side Comparison
Glaziers leads 4–1| Metric | Sheet Metal Workers | Glaziers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 24.2% | 21.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 17th | 9th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 7 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $60,850 | $55,440 |
| Employment | 117K | 57K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Mechanical
Building and Construction
Handling and Moving Objects
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Administration and Management
Visualization
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Auditory Attention
Flexibility of Closure
Design
Perceptual Speed
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Sheet Metal Workers
27%
total discount
Glaziers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Sheet Metal Workers
7 of 15 at risk86%Develop or lay out patterns, using computerized metalworking equipment.
86%Verify that heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are designed, installed, and calibrated in accordance with green certification standards, such as those of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
85%Select gauges or types of sheet metal or nonmetallic material, according to product specifications.
84%Convert blueprints into shop drawings to be followed in the construction or assembly of sheet metal products.
63%Inspect individual parts, assemblies, or installations, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, scales, or micrometers.
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 -$5,410(-9%) vs Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet Metal WorkersGlaziers
10th
$38,030$37,710
25th
$47,290$45,530
Median
$60,850$55,440
75th
$79,620$68,300
90th
$102,680$98,780
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Sheet Metal Workers2028–2035
Glaziers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Glaziers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Sheet Metal Workers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Sheet Metal Workers
$46,112
from $60,850
Glaziers
$43,620
from $55,440
After adjusting for AI risk, Sheet Metal Workers offers $2,492 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Sheet
0
Unique to Glaziers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Sheet Metal WorkersGlaziers