Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Automotive Master Mechanics
vs

78 shared · 10 different

core competencies

16%low risk
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Master MechanicsFarm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Risk Score19.7%16.3%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile6th2th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 153 / 14
Median Salary$49,670$52,080
Employment689K37K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Interacting With Computers
Coaching and Developing Others
Getting Information
Operation Monitoring
Analyzing Data or Information
Service OrientationAI-Resistant

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Master Mechanics

31%

total discount

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Automotive Master Mechanics

4 of 15 at risk
74%Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
55%Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
53%Maintain cleanliness of work area.
52%Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
45%Align vehicles' front ends.

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

3 of 14 at risk
86%Record details of repairs made and parts used.
67%Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.
51%Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
47%Clean and lubricate parts.
17%Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.

Wage Comparison

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians earns +$2,410(+5%) vs Automotive Master Mechanics
Automotive Master MechanicsFarm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
10th
$33,660$36,920
25th
$38,140$45,660
Median
$49,670$52,080
75th
$65,660$63,070
90th
$80,850$76,860

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Automotive Master Mechanics2028–2035
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Automotive Master Mechanics.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Automotive Master Mechanics

$39,865

from $49,670

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

$43,570

from $52,080

After adjusting for AI risk, Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians offers $3,705 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Automotive

0

Unique to Farm

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Decision Complexity
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