Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Electricians
vs

70 shared · 29 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectriciansSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Risk Score20.5%21.0%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile8th9th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$62,350$59,300
Employment743K82K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Building and Construction
Mechanical
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Design
Interacting With Computers
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Computers and Electronics
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Telecommunications
Physics
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electricians

30%

total discount

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

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.

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

5 of 15 at risk
84%Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.
83%Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.
74%Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.
74%Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.
73%Keep informed of new products and developments.

Wage Comparison

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers earns -$3,050(-5%) vs Electricians
ElectriciansSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
10th
$39,430$38,410
25th
$48,820$47,330
Median
$62,350$59,300
75th
$81,730$71,340
90th
$106,030$81,980

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Electricians2028–2035
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Electricians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Electricians

$49,587

from $62,350

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

$46,835

from $59,300

After adjusting for AI risk, Electricians offers $2,752 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Electricians

0

Unique to Security

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Decision Complexity
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