Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Automotive Master Mechanics
vs

60 shared · 22 different

core competencies

18%low risk
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Master MechanicsRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians
Risk Score19.7%17.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile6th4th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 152 / 15
Median Salary$49,670$50,540
Employment689K19K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Interacting With Computers
Operation Monitoring
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Customer and Personal Service
Controlling Machines and Processes

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Master Mechanics

31%

total discount

Recreational Vehicle 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.

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

2 of 15 at risk
86%List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
53%Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
47%Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
47%Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems and test operation of toilets or sinks.
39%Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.

Wage Comparison

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians earns +$870(+2%) vs Automotive Master Mechanics
Automotive Master MechanicsRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians
10th
$33,660$35,480
25th
$38,140$43,370
Median
$49,670$50,540
75th
$65,660$63,300
90th
$80,850$76,650

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Automotive Master Mechanics2028–2035
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Recreational Vehicle 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

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

$41,529

from $50,540

After adjusting for AI risk, Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians offers $1,664 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Automotive

0

Unique to Recreational

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
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