Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Electricians
vs

73 shared · 17 different

core competencies

18%low risk
Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectriciansPipe Fitters and Steamfitters
Risk Score20.5%17.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile8th3th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$62,350$62,970
Employment743K456K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Controlling Machines and Processes
Troubleshooting
Visual Color Discrimination
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing General Physical Activities
Training and Teaching Others
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Deductive Reasoning
Administration and Management
Repairing
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electricians

30%

total discount

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

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.

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

3 of 15 at risk
86%Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
55%Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
51%Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
43%Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
39%Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.

Wage Comparison

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters earns +$620(+1%) vs Electricians
ElectriciansPipe Fitters and Steamfitters
10th
$39,430$40,670
25th
$48,820$48,860
Median
$62,350$62,970
75th
$81,730$81,900
90th
$106,030$105,150

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Electricians2028–2035
Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters 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

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

$51,774

from $62,970

After adjusting for AI risk, Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters offers $2,187 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Electricians

0

Unique to Pipe

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Social Intelligence
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