Takeover Tracker
17%low risk
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
vs

97 shared · 7 different

core competencies

16%low risk
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricHeating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and InstallersRefrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Risk Score17.0%16.4%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile2th2th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 152 / 15
Median Salary$59,810$59,810
Employment397K397K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Handling and Moving Objects
Analyzing Data or Information
Clerical
Building and Construction
Hearing Sensitivity
Management of Personnel Resources
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers

32%

total discount

Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

31%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers

4 of 15 at risk
88%Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
82%Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
70%Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
50%Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
45%Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.

Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

2 of 15 at risk
87%Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
87%Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders, house requisitions, and orders from stock.
37%Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
21%Supervise and instruct assistants.
13%Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.

Wage Comparison

Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers earns $0(0%) vs Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and InstallersRefrigeration Mechanics and Installers
10th
$39,130$39,130
25th
$47,850$47,850
Median
$59,810$59,810
75th
$74,820$74,820
90th
$91,020$91,020

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers2028–2035
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers

$49,624

from $59,810

Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

$50,025

from $59,810

After adjusting for AI risk, Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers offers $401 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Heating

0

Unique to Refrigeration

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Social Intelligence
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