Takeover Tracker
19%low risk
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
vs

37 shared · 27 different

core competencies

30%medium risk
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMotorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansCoin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Risk Score19.1%30.1%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile5th39th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 157 / 15
Median Salary$54,950$47,350
Employment24K28K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing General Physical Activities
Hearing Sensitivity
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Getting Information
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Engineering and Technology

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

27%

total discount

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

3 of 15 at risk
87%Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
59%Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
53%Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
41%Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
39%Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

7 of 15 at risk
87%Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.
86%Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
86%Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.
86%Order parts needed for machine repairs.
85%Prepare repair cost estimates.

Wage Comparison

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers earns -$7,600(-14%) vs Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansCoin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
10th
$35,950$31,420
25th
$45,070$38,580
Median
$54,950$47,350
75th
$65,120$56,290
90th
$78,820$64,720

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

$44,444

from $54,950

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

$33,107

from $47,350

After adjusting for AI risk, Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians offers $11,336 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Motorboat

0

Unique to Coin,

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
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