Takeover Tracker
24%low risk
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
vs

66 shared · 21 different

core competencies

15%low risk
Mechanical Door Repairers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLocksmiths and Safe RepairersMechanical Door Repairers
Risk Score24.2%14.7%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile17th1th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 144 / 15
Median Salary$50,490$51,050
Employment16K28K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Public Safety and Security
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Controlling Machines and Processes
Building and Construction
Interacting With Computers
Scheduling Work and Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing Administrative Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Sales and Marketing
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

29%

total discount

Mechanical Door 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.

Mechanical Door Repairers

4 of 15 at risk
88%Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
88%Collect payment upon job completion.
86%Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
51%Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location.
37%Lubricate door closer oil chambers and pack spindles with leather washers.

Wage Comparison

Mechanical Door Repairers earns +$560(+1%) vs Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
Locksmiths and Safe RepairersMechanical Door Repairers
10th
$34,750$37,160
25th
$40,650$44,720
Median
$50,490$51,050
75th
$64,330$61,350
90th
$79,340$73,160

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers2028–2035
Mechanical Door Repairers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Mechanical Door 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

Mechanical Door Repairers

$43,535

from $51,050

After adjusting for AI risk, Mechanical Door Repairers offers $5,259 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Locksmiths

0

Unique to Mechanical

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
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