Takeover Tracker
14%low risk
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
vs

60 shared · 20 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Construction Carpenters

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricStructural Iron and Steel WorkersConstruction Carpenters
Risk Score13.6%20.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile1th8th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 157 / 15
Median Salary$62,700$59,310
Employment65K698K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Design
Rate Control
Control Precision
Static Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Multilimb Coordination
Reaction Time
English Language
Depth Perception
Handling and Moving Objects
Dynamic Strength

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

28%

total discount

Construction Carpenters

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

2 of 15 at risk
71%Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
70%Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
13%Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
11%Assemble or inspect hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
11%Lift steel beams, girders, or columns using cranes or forklifts, or by signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift or position structural steel members.

Construction Carpenters

7 of 15 at risk
88%Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
86%Select and order lumber or other required materials.
70%Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
66%Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
55%Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

Wage Comparison

Construction Carpenters earns -$3,390(-5%) vs Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Structural Iron and Steel WorkersConstruction Carpenters
10th
$42,000$38,760
25th
$49,090$47,550
Median
$62,700$59,310
75th
$82,780$75,620
90th
$107,520$98,370

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Structural Iron and Steel Workers2028–2035
Construction Carpenters2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Structural Iron and Steel Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Construction Carpenters.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

$54,185

from $62,700

Construction Carpenters

$46,956

from $59,310

After adjusting for AI risk, Structural Iron and Steel Workers offers $7,230 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Structural

0

Unique to Construction

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Social Intelligence
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