Takeover Tracker
19%low risk
Automotive Specialty Technicians
vs

67 shared · 8 different

core competencies

22%low risk
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Specialty TechniciansOutdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Risk Score18.7%21.9%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile5th11th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 152 / 14
Median Salary$49,670$46,560
Employment689K34K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Transportation
Extent Flexibility
Speed of Closure
Control Precision
Multilimb Coordination

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Specialty Technicians

28%

total discount

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

28%

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.

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

2 of 14 at risk
86%Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
51%Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
47%Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
47%Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
47%Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.

Wage Comparison

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics earns -$3,110(-6%) vs Automotive Specialty Technicians
Automotive Specialty TechniciansOutdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
10th
$33,660$33,600
25th
$38,140$38,260
Median
$49,670$46,560
75th
$65,660$56,080
90th
$80,850$64,540

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Automotive Specialty Technicians2028–2035
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Automotive Specialty Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Automotive Specialty Technicians

$40,362

from $49,670

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

$36,368

from $46,560

After adjusting for AI risk, Automotive Specialty Technicians offers $3,994 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Automotive

0

Unique to Outdoor

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
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