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

39 shared · 32 different

core competencies

13%low risk
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricStructural Iron and Steel WorkersInsulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Risk Score13.6%13.4%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile1th1th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 151 / 10
Median Salary$62,700$48,680
Employment65K39K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Building and Construction
Static Strength
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Performing General Physical Activities
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Visualization
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Dynamic Strength
Reaction Time
Auditory Attention
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Controlling Machines and Processes

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

28%

total discount

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

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.

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

1 of 10 at risk
85%Read blueprints and select appropriate insulation, based on space characteristics and the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
47%Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers and regulate flow of materials through nozzles.
47%Fill blower hoppers with insulating materials.
11%Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, power saws, knives, or scissors.
11%Fit, wrap, staple, or glue insulating materials to structures or surfaces, using hand tools or wires.

Wage Comparison

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall earns -$14,020(-22%) vs Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Structural Iron and Steel WorkersInsulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
10th
$42,000$35,950
25th
$49,090$40,270
Median
$62,700$48,680
75th
$82,780$60,420
90th
$107,520$77,160

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Structural Iron and Steel Workers2028–2035
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Structural Iron and Steel Workers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

$54,185

from $62,700

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

$42,142

from $48,680

After adjusting for AI risk, Structural Iron and Steel Workers offers $12,043 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Structural

0

Unique to Insulation

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
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