Takeover Tracker
24%low risk
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
vs

66 shared · 17 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLocksmiths and Safe RepairersSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Risk Score24.2%21.0%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile17th9th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 145 / 15
Median Salary$50,490$59,300
Employment16K82K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Telecommunications
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Mechanical
Sales and Marketing
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Law and Government
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing Administrative Activities
Scheduling Work and Activities
Getting Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

29%

total discount

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

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.

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

5 of 15 at risk
84%Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.
83%Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.
74%Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.
74%Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.
73%Keep informed of new products and developments.

Wage Comparison

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers earns +$8,810(+17%) vs Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
10th
$34,750$38,410
25th
$40,650$47,330
Median
$50,490$59,300
75th
$64,330$71,340
90th
$79,340$81,980

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers2028–2035
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 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

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

$46,835

from $59,300

After adjusting for AI risk, Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers offers $8,559 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Locksmiths

0

Unique to Security

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
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