Takeover Tracker
17%low risk
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
vs

54 shared · 25 different

core competencies

19%low risk
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMusical Instrument Repairers and TunersMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Risk Score17.5%19.1%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile3th5th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)1 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$45,320$54,950
Employment6K24K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Hearing Sensitivity
Performing Administrative Activities
Thinking Creatively
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Computers and Electronics
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Auditory Attention

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

30%

total discount

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

1 of 15 at risk
63%Compare instrument pitches with tuning tool pitches to tune instruments.
43%Inspect instruments to locate defects, and to determine their value or the level of restoration required.
39%Play instruments to evaluate their sound quality and to locate any defects.
37%Test tubes and pickups in electronic amplifier units, and solder parts and connections as necessary.
37%Polish instruments, using rags and polishing compounds, buffing wheels, or burnishing tools.

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.

Wage Comparison

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians earns +$9,630(+21%) vs Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
Musical Instrument Repairers and TunersMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
10th
$30,130$35,950
25th
$35,820$45,070
Median
$45,320$54,950
75th
$56,960$65,120
90th
$73,430$78,820

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners2028–2035
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

$37,412

from $45,320

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

$44,444

from $54,950

After adjusting for AI risk, Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians offers $7,032 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Musical

0

Unique to Motorboat

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
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