Takeover Tracker
25%medium risk
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
vs

59 shared · 17 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSolar Photovoltaic InstallersTerrazzo Workers and Finishers
Risk Score25.2%20.9%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile20th9th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 150 / 15
Median Salary$51,860$57,260
Employment28K1K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Controlling Machines and Processes
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
Troubleshooting
Scheduling Work and Activities
Critical ThinkingAI-Augmented
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Reading ComprehensionAI-Vulnerable
English Language
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Problem Sensitivity

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

29%

total discount

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

6 of 15 at risk
86%Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.
86%Visually inspect and test photovoltaic (PV) modules or systems.
84%Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls for desired set points and operating modes.
74%Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.
55%Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

0 of 15 at risk
49%Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.
47%Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
47%Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
47%Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
47%Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.

Wage Comparison

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers earns +$5,400(+10%) vs Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Solar Photovoltaic InstallersTerrazzo Workers and Finishers
10th
$39,070$39,360
25th
$46,040$46,940
Median
$51,860$57,260
75th
$63,020$73,490
90th
$80,150$104,510

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Solar Photovoltaic Installers2028–2035
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Solar Photovoltaic Installers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

$38,791

from $51,860

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

$45,275

from $57,260

After adjusting for AI risk, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers offers $6,484 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Solar

0

Unique to Terrazzo

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
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