Takeover Tracker
16%low risk
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
vs

52 shared · 5 different

core competencies

38%medium risk
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Body and Related RepairersEngine and Other Machine Assemblers
Risk Score15.8%38.2%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile2th76th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 158 / 12
Median Salary$51,680$52,540
Employment155K38K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Handling and Moving Objects
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

26%

total discount

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

2 of 15 at risk
78%Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
59%Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
47%Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
35%Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
31%Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

8 of 12 at risk
84%Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals and plan assembly or building operations.
63%Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
61%Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling or grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
60%Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
59%Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.

Wage Comparison

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers earns +$860(+2%) vs Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Automotive Body and Related RepairersEngine and Other Machine Assemblers
10th
$36,390$37,950
25th
$45,000$42,790
Median
$51,680$52,540
75th
$64,780$70,050
90th
$87,040$74,300

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Automotive Body and Related Repairers2028–2035
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Automotive Body and Related Repairers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

$43,520

from $51,680

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

$32,480

from $52,540

After adjusting for AI risk, Automotive Body and Related Repairers offers $11,040 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Automotive

0

Unique to Engine

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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