Takeover Tracker
19%low risk
Automotive Specialty Technicians
vs

56 shared · 19 different

core competencies

30%medium risk
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Specialty TechniciansMaintenance Workers, Machinery
Risk Score18.7%29.7%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile5th37th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$49,670$60,500
Employment689K57K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Customer and Personal Service
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Extent Flexibility
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Analyzing Data or Information
Processing Information
Interacting With Computers
Controlling Machines and Processes
Hearing Sensitivity
Thinking Creatively
Speed of Closure
Multilimb Coordination

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Specialty Technicians

28%

total discount

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Automotive Specialty Technicians

4 of 15 at risk
74%Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
59%Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
55%Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
53%Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
45%Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.

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 Specialty Technicians
Automotive Specialty TechniciansMaintenance 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 Specialty Technicians2028–2035
Maintenance Workers, Machinery2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Automotive Specialty Technicians 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 Specialty Technicians

$40,362

from $49,670

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

$42,562

from $60,500

After adjusting for AI risk, Maintenance Workers, Machinery offers $2,200 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
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
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