Takeover Tracker
27%medium risk
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
vs

83 shared · 20 different

core competencies

20%low risk
Electricians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentElectricians
Risk Score26.7%20.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile24th8th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$71,300$62,350
Employment60K743K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Computers and Electronics
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Engineering and Technology
Interacting With Computers
Building and Construction
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Documenting/Recording Information
Production and Processing
Operation Monitoring
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Analyzing Data or Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

31%

total discount

Electricians

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

5 of 15 at risk
88%Maintain inventory of spare parts.
87%Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
86%Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
59%Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
55%Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.

Electricians

4 of 15 at risk
77%Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
54%Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
53%Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
51%Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
43%Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Wage Comparison

Electricians earns -$8,950(-13%) vs Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentElectricians
10th
$44,980$39,430
25th
$56,750$48,820
Median
$71,300$62,350
75th
$85,160$81,730
90th
$103,060$106,030

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment2028–2035
Electricians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Electricians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

$52,270

from $71,300

Electricians

$49,587

from $62,350

After adjusting for AI risk, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment offers $2,683 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Electrical

0

Unique to Electricians

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentElectricians
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