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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Risk Score19.9%19.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile6th6th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$64,190$60,640
Employment11K287K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Telecommunications
Computers and Electronics
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Clerical
Hearing Sensitivity
Mechanical
Installation
Developing and Building Teams
Transportation
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Administration and Management
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

29%

total discount

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

3 of 15 at risk
84%Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.
68%Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
51%Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
45%Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.
41%Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

3 of 15 at risk
78%Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.
62%Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
51%Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
47%Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
41%Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

Wage Comparison

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists earns -$3,550(-6%) vs Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
10th
$42,360$41,670
25th
$50,610$49,240
Median
$64,190$60,640
75th
$84,770$73,690
90th
$102,550$85,980

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