57 shared · 21 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators leads 4–1| Metric | Motorboat Operators | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 29.4% | 23.0% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 35th | 14th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 6 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $51,880 | $58,710 |
| Employment | 2K | 469K |
Skill Comparison
Sorted by largest difference
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Motorboat Operators
30%
total discount
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Motorboat Operators
5 of 15 at riskOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
6 of 15 at riskWage Comparison
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Motorboat Operators.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Motorboat Operators
$36,643
from $51,880
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
$45,195
from $58,710
After adjusting for AI risk, Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators offers $8,552 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
Unique to Motorboat
Unique to Operating
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors