Takeover Tracker
22%low risk
Pipelayers
vs

63 shared · 13 different

core competencies

15%low risk
Mechanical Door Repairers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPipelayersMechanical Door Repairers
Risk Score21.6%14.7%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile10th1th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 144 / 15
Median Salary$48,710$51,050
Employment34K28K

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 risk
84%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 risk
88%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

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Pipelayers2028–2035
Mechanical Door Repairers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Mechanical Door Repairers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Pipelayers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Pipelayers

$38,189

from $48,710

Mechanical Door Repairers

$43,535

from $51,050

After adjusting for AI risk, Mechanical Door Repairers offers $5,347 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Pipelayers

0

Unique to Mechanical

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
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