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

58 shared · 12 different

core competencies

30%medium risk
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMotorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansMaintenance Workers, Machinery
Risk Score19.1%29.7%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile5th37th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$54,950$60,500
Employment24K57K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Customer and Personal Service
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Controlling Machines and Processes
Transportation
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Hearing Sensitivity
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Inductive Reasoning
Processing Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

27%

total discount

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

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.

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

10 of 15 at risk
88%Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
86%Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
86%Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
61%Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
57%Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.

Wage Comparison

Maintenance Workers, Machinery earns +$5,550(+10%) vs Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansMaintenance Workers, Machinery
10th
$35,950$40,080
25th
$45,070$48,600
Median
$54,950$60,500
75th
$65,120$72,260
90th
$78,820$83,560

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
Maintenance Workers, Machinery2028–2035
20242030203520402045

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

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

$44,444

from $54,950

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

$42,562

from $60,500

After adjusting for AI risk, Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians offers $1,882 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Motorboat

0

Unique to Maintenance

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
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