Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
vs

79 shared · 12 different

core competencies

20%low risk
Automotive Master Mechanics

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersAutomotive Master Mechanics
Risk Score19.9%19.7%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile7th6th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$53,990$49,670
Employment17K689K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Extent Flexibility
Production and Processing
Interacting With Computers
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing Data or Information
Multilimb Coordination
Customer and Personal Service

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

30%

total discount

Automotive Master Mechanics

31%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

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.

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.

Wage Comparison

Automotive Master Mechanics earns -$4,320(-8%) vs Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersAutomotive Master Mechanics
10th
$36,310$33,660
25th
$44,480$38,140
Median
$53,990$49,670
75th
$66,180$65,660
90th
$79,230$80,850

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers2028–2035
Automotive Master Mechanics2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Automotive Master Mechanics has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

$43,241

from $53,990

Automotive Master Mechanics

$39,865

from $49,670

After adjusting for AI risk, Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers offers $3,375 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Electric

0

Unique to Automotive

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
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