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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Risk Score19.9%25.5%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile6th21th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$64,190$74,690
Employment11K47K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Telecommunications
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Computers and Electronics
Documenting/Recording Information
Clerical
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
English Language
Installation
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Administration and Management
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

29%

total discount

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

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.

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

4 of 15 at risk
87%Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
85%Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
85%Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
77%Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
47%Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.

Wage Comparison

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door earns +$10,500(+16%) vs Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
10th
$42,360$43,840
25th
$50,610$53,060
Median
$64,190$74,690
75th
$84,770$97,400
90th
$102,550$109,050

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