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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersTelecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Risk Score19.9%17.2%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile6th3th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 152 / 15
Median Salary$64,190$70,500
Employment11K98K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Engineering and Technology
Clerical
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Computers and Electronics
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing General Physical Activities
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Administration and Management
Mechanical

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

29%

total discount

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

30%

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.

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

2 of 15 at risk
89%Compute impedance of wires from poles to houses to determine additional resistance needed for reducing signals to desired levels.
77%Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment.
47%Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
37%Place insulation over conductors or seal splices with moisture-proof covering.
37%Clean or maintain tools or test equipment.

Wage Comparison

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers earns +$6,310(+10%) vs Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersTelecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
10th
$42,360$42,940
25th
$50,610$50,620
Median
$64,190$70,500
75th
$84,770$95,520
90th
$102,550$104,840

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