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

60 shared · 15 different

core competencies

24%low risk
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMotorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansIndustrial Machinery Mechanics
Risk Score19.1%24.0%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile5th16th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 157 / 15
Median Salary$54,950$63,760
Employment24K422K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Reaction Time
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Analyzing Data or Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Building and Construction
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Design
Processing Information
Rate Control
Controlling Machines and Processes

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

27%

total discount

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

27%

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.

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

7 of 15 at risk
87%Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.
86%Record repairs and maintenance performed.
85%Assign work schedules to work crews.
75%Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
57%Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.

Wage Comparison

Industrial Machinery Mechanics earns +$8,810(+16%) vs Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansIndustrial Machinery Mechanics
10th
$35,950$45,090
25th
$45,070$52,710
Median
$54,950$63,760
75th
$65,120$78,070
90th
$78,820$92,730

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
Industrial Machinery Mechanics2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Industrial Machinery Mechanics.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

$44,444

from $54,950

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

$48,451

from $63,760

After adjusting for AI risk, Industrial Machinery Mechanics offers $4,008 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Motorboat

0

Unique to Industrial

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Decision Complexity
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
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