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53 shared · 24 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricStructural Iron and Steel WorkersConstruction Laborers
Risk Score13.6%17.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile1th4th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$62,700$46,730
Employment65K1.1M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Building and Construction
Visualization
Gross Body Equilibrium
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Reaction Time
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Depth Perception
Finger Dexterity
Dynamic Strength
Near Vision
Auditory Attention
Multilimb Coordination

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

28%

total discount

Construction Laborers

26%

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 Laborers

3 of 15 at risk
71%Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
70%Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
68%Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
49%Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
47%Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.

Wage Comparison

Construction Laborers earns -$15,970(-25%) vs Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Structural Iron and Steel WorkersConstruction Laborers
10th
$42,000$34,200
25th
$49,090$38,100
Median
$62,700$46,730
75th
$82,780$58,910
90th
$107,520$77,530

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