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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsElectric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Risk Score19.8%19.9%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile6th7th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$60,640$53,990
Employment287K17K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Customer and Personal Service
Engineering and Technology
Scheduling Work and Activities
Public Safety and Security
Developing and Building Teams
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Handling and Moving Objects
Installation
Mechanical

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

3 of 15 at risk
78%Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.
62%Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
51%Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
47%Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
41%Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

3 of 15 at risk
86%Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
84%Set machinery for proper performance, using computers.
71%Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs.
49%Test equipment for overheating, using speed gauges and thermometers.
49%Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.

Wage Comparison

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers earns -$6,650(-11%) vs Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsElectric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
10th
$41,670$36,310
25th
$49,240$44,480
Median
$60,640$53,990
75th
$73,690$66,180
90th
$85,980$79,230

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