Side-by-Side Comparison
Glaziers leads 4–1| Metric | Tile and Marble Setters | Glaziers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 26.5% | 21.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 23th | 9th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $52,240 | $55,440 |
| Employment | 39K | 57K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Building and Construction
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Thinking Creatively
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Visualization
Extent Flexibility
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Tile and Marble Setters
26%
total discount
Glaziers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Tile and Marble Setters
3 of 15 at risk85%Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
71%Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
53%Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
41%Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
41%Level concrete and allow to dry.
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 +$3,200(+6%) vs Tile and Marble Setters
Tile and Marble SettersGlaziers
10th
$36,140$37,710
25th
$44,540$45,530
Median
$52,240$55,440
75th
$64,980$68,300
90th
$82,960$98,780
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Tile and Marble Setters2028–2035
Glaziers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Glaziers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Tile and Marble Setters.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Tile and Marble Setters
$38,407
from $52,240
Glaziers
$43,620
from $55,440
After adjusting for AI risk, Glaziers offers $5,213 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Tile
0
Unique to Glaziers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Tile and Marble SettersGlaziers