Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Risk Score21.6%19.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile10th6th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 123 / 15
Median Salary$47,940$60,640
Employment10K287K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Transportation
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Handling and Moving Objects
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Thinking Creatively
Computers and Electronics
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Public Safety and Security

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

31%

total discount

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

4 of 12 at risk
87%Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor charges.
86%Record results of diagnostic tests.
53%Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.
51%Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
47%Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

3 of 15 at risk
78%Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.
62%Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
51%Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
47%Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
41%Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

Wage Comparison

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists earns +$12,700(+26%) vs Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
10th
$31,680$41,670
25th
$39,970$49,240
Median
$47,940$60,640
75th
$58,900$73,690
90th
$70,480$85,980

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles20282035
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists20282035
20242030203520402045

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

$37,609

from $47,940

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

$48,639

from $60,640

After adjusting for AI risk, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists offers $11,030 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Electronic

0

Unique to Bus

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists