Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Automotive Master Mechanics
vs

72 shared · 20 different

core competencies

29%medium risk
Geothermal Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Master MechanicsGeothermal Technicians
Risk Score19.7%28.6%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile6th32th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$49,670$48,640
Employment689K184K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Extent Flexibility
Handling and Moving Objects
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Hearing Sensitivity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Physics
Chemistry
Repairing

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Master Mechanics

31%

total discount

Geothermal 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.

Geothermal Technicians

6 of 15 at risk
88%Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
86%Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.
86%Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
84%Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
55%Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.

Wage Comparison

Geothermal Technicians earns -$1,030(-2%) vs Automotive Master Mechanics
Automotive Master MechanicsGeothermal Technicians
10th
$33,660$35,270
25th
$38,140$40,700
Median
$49,670$48,640
75th
$65,660$61,090
90th
$80,850$77,150

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Automotive Master Mechanics2028–2035
Geothermal Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Automotive Master Mechanics has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Geothermal Technicians.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Automotive Master Mechanics

$39,865

from $49,670

Geothermal Technicians

$34,710

from $48,640

After adjusting for AI risk, Automotive Master Mechanics offers $5,156 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Automotive

0

Unique to Geothermal

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
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