Takeover Tracker

25%medium risk
Radio Mechanics
vs

65 shared · 18 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadio MechanicsLocksmiths and Safe Repairers
Risk Score25.4%24.2%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile20th17th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 134 / 14
Median Salary$64,190$50,490
Employment11K16K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Telecommunications
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Interacting With Computers
Handling and Moving Objects
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Documenting/Recording Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radio Mechanics

29%

total discount

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Radio Mechanics

2 of 13 at risk
86%Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
84%Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
45%Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
43%Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
43%Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

4 of 14 at risk
87%Keep records of company locks and keys.
67%Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
65%Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
59%Set up and maintain master key systems.
45%Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes.

Wage Comparison

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers earns -$13,700(-21%) vs Radio Mechanics
Radio MechanicsLocksmiths and Safe Repairers
10th
$42,360$34,750
25th
$50,610$40,650
Median
$64,190$50,490
75th
$84,770$64,330
90th
$102,550$79,340

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