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

63 shared · 8 different

core competencies

22%low risk
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMotorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansOutdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Risk Score19.1%21.9%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile5th11th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 152 / 14
Median Salary$54,950$46,560
Employment24K34K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Mechanical
Analyzing Data or Information
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

27%

total discount

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

28%

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.

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

2 of 14 at risk
86%Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
51%Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
47%Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
47%Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
47%Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.

Wage Comparison

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics earns -$8,390(-15%) vs Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansOutdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
10th
$35,950$33,600
25th
$45,070$38,260
Median
$54,950$46,560
75th
$65,120$56,080
90th
$78,820$64,540

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

$44,444

from $54,950

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

$36,368

from $46,560

After adjusting for AI risk, Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians offers $8,076 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Motorboat

0

Unique to Outdoor

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Decision Complexity
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