Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Electricians
vs

78 shared · 24 different

core competencies

16%low risk
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectriciansFarm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Risk Score20.5%16.3%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile8th2th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 153 / 14
Median Salary$62,350$52,080
Employment743K37K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Building and Construction
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Installation
Control Precision
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Multilimb Coordination
Controlling Machines and Processes
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Training and Teaching Others
Design
Mechanical

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electricians

30%

total discount

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

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.

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

3 of 14 at risk
86%Record details of repairs made and parts used.
67%Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.
51%Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
47%Clean and lubricate parts.
17%Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.

Wage Comparison

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians earns -$10,270(-16%) vs Electricians
ElectriciansFarm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
10th
$39,430$36,920
25th
$48,820$45,660
Median
$62,350$52,080
75th
$81,730$63,070
90th
$106,030$76,860

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Electricians2028–2035
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Electricians.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Electricians

$49,587

from $62,350

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

$43,570

from $52,080

After adjusting for AI risk, Electricians offers $6,017 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Electricians

0

Unique to Farm

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
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