Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Automotive Master Mechanics
vs

54 shared · 28 different

core competencies

30%medium risk
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Master MechanicsMaintenance Workers, Machinery
Risk Score19.7%29.7%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile6th37th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$49,670$60,500
Employment689K57K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Extent Flexibility
Mechanical
Analyzing Data or Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Interacting With Computers
Hearing Sensitivity
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Master Mechanics

31%

total discount

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

27%

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.

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

10 of 15 at risk
88%Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
86%Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
86%Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
61%Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
57%Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.

Wage Comparison

Maintenance Workers, Machinery earns +$10,830(+22%) vs Automotive Master Mechanics
Automotive Master MechanicsMaintenance Workers, Machinery
10th
$33,660$40,080
25th
$38,140$48,600
Median
$49,670$60,500
75th
$65,660$72,260
90th
$80,850$83,560

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Automotive Master Mechanics2028–2035
Maintenance Workers, Machinery2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Automotive Master Mechanics has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Maintenance Workers, Machinery.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Automotive Master Mechanics

$39,865

from $49,670

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

$42,562

from $60,500

After adjusting for AI risk, Maintenance Workers, Machinery offers $2,697 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Automotive

0

Unique to Maintenance

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
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