Takeover Tracker

19%low risk
Plumbers
vs

56 shared · 20 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPlumbersAutomotive Body and Related Repairers
Risk Score18.7%15.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile5th2th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 152 / 15
Median Salary$62,970$51,680
Employment456K155K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Design
Performing General Physical Activities
Mechanical
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Education and Training
Engineering and Technology
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Production and Processing
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Customer and Personal Service
Handling and Moving Objects

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Plumbers

29%

total discount

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Plumbers

2 of 15 at risk
87%Keep records of work assignments.
54%Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans.
48%Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
45%Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions, such as electrical wiring.
38%Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

2 of 15 at risk
78%Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
59%Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
47%Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
35%Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
31%Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.

Wage Comparison

Automotive Body and Related Repairers earns -$11,290(-18%) vs Plumbers
PlumbersAutomotive Body and Related Repairers
10th
$40,670$36,390
25th
$48,860$45,000
Median
$62,970$51,680
75th
$81,900$64,780
90th
$105,150$87,040

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