medium risk
Mates- Ship, Boat, and Bargevs
66 shared · 22 different
core competencies
medium risk
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch OperatorsSide-by-Side Comparison
Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge leads 4–0| Metric | Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge | Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 32.1% | 38.2% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 52th | 76th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 12 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $85,540 | N/A |
| Employment | 35K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Thinking Creatively
Mechanical
Oral Expression
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Speech Clarity
Spatial Orientation
Analyzing Data or Information
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge
32%
total discount
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
26%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge
4 of 12 at risk85%Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, or repaired.
79%Observe water from ships' mastheads to advise on navigational direction.
77%Observe loading or unloading of cargo or equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
61%Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
49%Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
5 of 15 at risk86%Receive oral or written instructions from yardmasters or yard conductors indicating track assignments and cars to be switched.
86%Monitor oil, air, and steam pressure gauges, and make sure water levels are adequate.
76%Watch for and relay traffic signals to start and stop cars during shunting.
74%Observe signals from other crew members so that work activities can be coordinated.
59%Inspect tracks, cars, and engines for defects and to determine service needs, sending engines and cars for repairs as necessary.
Wage Comparison
Mates- Ship, Boat, and BargeRailroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
10th
$46,260N/A
25th
$60,800N/A
Median
$85,540N/A
75th
$124,530N/A
90th
$164,230N/A
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge2028–2035
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
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Unique to Mates-
0
Unique to Railroad
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
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