Takeover Tracker
16%low risk
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
vs

78 shared · 10 different

core competencies

20%low risk
Automotive Master Mechanics

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFarm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansAutomotive Master Mechanics
Risk Score16.3%19.7%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile2th6th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 144 / 15
Median Salary$52,080$49,670
Employment37K689K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Interacting With Computers
Coaching and Developing Others
Getting Information
Operation Monitoring
Analyzing Data or Information
Service OrientationAI-Resistant

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

29%

total discount

Automotive Master Mechanics

31%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

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.

Automotive Master Mechanics

4 of 15 at risk
74%Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
55%Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
53%Maintain cleanliness of work area.
52%Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
45%Align vehicles' front ends.

Wage Comparison

Automotive Master Mechanics earns -$2,410(-5%) vs Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansAutomotive Master Mechanics
10th
$36,920$33,660
25th
$45,660$38,140
Median
$52,080$49,670
75th
$63,070$65,660
90th
$76,860$80,850

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
Automotive Master Mechanics2028–2035
20242030203520402045

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

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

$43,570

from $52,080

Automotive Master Mechanics

$39,865

from $49,670

After adjusting for AI risk, Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians offers $3,705 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Farm

0

Unique to Automotive

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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