Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Electricians
vs

74 shared · 22 different

core competencies

22%low risk
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectriciansHazardous Materials Removal Workers
Risk Score20.5%22.1%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile8th11th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$62,350$48,490
Employment743K51K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Building and Construction
Mechanical
Design
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Repairing
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Troubleshooting
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Visual Color Discrimination
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Systems Evaluation
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electricians

30%

total discount

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

30%

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.

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

3 of 15 at risk
86%Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
77%Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
52%Identify or separate waste products or materials for recycling or reuse.
49%Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
47%Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.

Wage Comparison

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers earns -$13,860(-22%) vs Electricians
ElectriciansHazardous Materials Removal Workers
10th
$39,430$37,330
25th
$48,820$42,710
Median
$62,350$48,490
75th
$81,730$62,150
90th
$106,030$82,480

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Electricians2028–2035
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Electricians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Hazardous Materials Removal Workers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Electricians

$49,587

from $62,350

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

$37,774

from $48,490

After adjusting for AI risk, Electricians offers $11,813 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Electricians

0

Unique to Hazardous

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Creativity
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