Takeover Tracker
24%low risk
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
vs

74 shared · 11 different

core competencies

17%low risk
Home Appliance Repairers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLocksmiths and Safe RepairersHome Appliance Repairers
Risk Score24.2%17.0%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile17th2th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 144 / 15
Median Salary$50,490$49,410
Employment16K32K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Public Safety and Security
Controlling Machines and Processes
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing Administrative Activities
Scheduling Work and Activities
Thinking Creatively
Selling or Influencing Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Operation Monitoring
Troubleshooting

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

29%

total discount

Home Appliance Repairers

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

4 of 14 at risk
87%Keep records of company locks and keys.
67%Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
65%Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
59%Set up and maintain master key systems.
45%Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes.

Home Appliance Repairers

4 of 15 at risk
88%Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
86%Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.
55%Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
51%Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
45%Conserve, recover, and recycle refrigerants used in cooling systems.

Wage Comparison

Home Appliance Repairers earns -$1,080(-2%) vs Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
Locksmiths and Safe RepairersHome Appliance Repairers
10th
$34,750$33,280
25th
$40,650$40,280
Median
$50,490$49,410
75th
$64,330$61,750
90th
$79,340$77,800

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers2028–2035
Home Appliance Repairers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Home Appliance Repairers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Locksmiths and Safe Repairers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

$38,276

from $50,490

Home Appliance Repairers

$41,015

from $49,410

After adjusting for AI risk, Home Appliance Repairers offers $2,739 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Locksmiths

0

Unique to Home

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Locksmiths and Safe RepairersHome Appliance Repairers
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