Takeover Tracker

19%low risk
Plumbers
vs

79 shared · 4 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPlumbersMechanical Door Repairers
Risk Score18.7%14.7%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile5th1th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$62,970$51,050
Employment456K28K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Design
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Mechanical
Education and Training

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Plumbers

29%

total discount

Mechanical Door Repairers

29%

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.

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 -$11,920(-19%) vs Plumbers
PlumbersMechanical Door Repairers
10th
$40,670$37,160
25th
$48,860$44,720
Median
$62,970$51,050
75th
$81,900$61,350
90th
$105,150$73,160

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