Side-by-Side Comparison
Mechanical Door Repairers leads 4–1| Metric | Pipelayers | Mechanical Door Repairers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 21.6% | 14.7% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 10th | 1th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 14 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $48,710 | $51,050 |
| Employment | 34K | 28K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Controlling Machines and Processes
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Customer and Personal Service
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Visual Color Discrimination
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Pipelayers
28%
total discount
Mechanical Door Repairers
29%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Pipelayers
3 of 14 at risk84%Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
74%Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
74%Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.
49%Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
49%Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
Mechanical Door Repairers
4 of 15 at risk88%Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
88%Collect payment upon job completion.
86%Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
51%Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location.
37%Lubricate door closer oil chambers and pack spindles with leather washers.
Wage Comparison
Mechanical Door Repairers earns +$2,340(+5%) vs Pipelayers
PipelayersMechanical Door Repairers
10th
$36,840$37,160
25th
$42,320$44,720
Median
$48,710$51,050
75th
$60,980$61,350
90th
$80,710$73,160
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