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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayStationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Risk Score27.8%41.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile28th85th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$100,940$75,190
Employment23K31K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Design
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics
Physics
Building and Construction
Public Safety and Security
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Controlling Machines and Processes
Developing and Building Teams
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

31%

total discount

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

5 of 15 at risk
88%Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
87%Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
84%Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
55%Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
52%Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

6 of 15 at risk
88%Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
85%Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
84%Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely.
84%Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
76%Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.

Wage Comparison

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators earns -$25,750(-26%) vs Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayStationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
10th
$60,820$47,310
25th
$79,930$60,110
Median
$100,940$75,190
75th
$114,740$96,420
90th
$127,970$121,200

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