Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Automotive Master Mechanics
vs

67 shared · 24 different

core competencies

26%medium risk
Medical Equipment Repairers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Master MechanicsMedical Equipment Repairers
Risk Score19.7%26.1%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile6th22th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$49,670$62,630
Employment689K61K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Extent Flexibility
Production and Processing
Mechanical
Education and Training
Handling and Moving Objects
Auditory Attention
Static Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Multilimb Coordination
Hearing Sensitivity

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Master Mechanics

31%

total discount

Medical Equipment Repairers

30%

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.

Medical Equipment Repairers

4 of 15 at risk
87%Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
86%Research catalogs or repair part lists to locate sources for repair parts, requisitioning parts and recording their receipt.
51%Contribute expertise to develop medical maintenance standard operating procedures.
50%Evaluate technical specifications to identify equipment or systems best suited for intended use and possible purchase, based on specifications, user needs, or technical requirements.
47%Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.

Wage Comparison

Medical Equipment Repairers earns +$12,960(+26%) vs Automotive Master Mechanics
Automotive Master MechanicsMedical Equipment Repairers
10th
$33,660$39,060
25th
$38,140$48,100
Median
$49,670$62,630
75th
$65,660$79,440
90th
$80,850$99,290

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Automotive Master Mechanics2028–2035
Medical Equipment Repairers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Automotive Master Mechanics has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Medical Equipment Repairers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Automotive Master Mechanics

$39,865

from $49,670

Medical Equipment Repairers

$46,277

from $62,630

After adjusting for AI risk, Medical Equipment Repairers offers $6,412 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Automotive

0

Unique to Medical

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Creativity
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