Takeover Tracker
25%medium risk
Radio Mechanics
vs

54 shared · 27 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadio MechanicsSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Risk Score25.4%21.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile20th9th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 135 / 15
Median Salary$64,190$59,300
Employment11K82K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Telecommunications
Engineering and Technology
Controlling Machines and Processes
Mechanical
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Repairing
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Design
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Getting Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radio Mechanics

29%

total discount

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

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.

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

5 of 15 at risk
84%Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.
83%Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.
74%Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.
74%Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.
73%Keep informed of new products and developments.

Wage Comparison

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers earns -$4,890(-8%) vs Radio Mechanics
Radio MechanicsSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
10th
$42,360$38,410
25th
$50,610$47,330
Median
$64,190$59,300
75th
$84,770$71,340
90th
$102,550$81,980

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Radio Mechanics2028–2035
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Radio Mechanics.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Radio Mechanics

$47,918

from $64,190

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

$46,835

from $59,300

After adjusting for AI risk, Radio Mechanics offers $1,083 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Radio

0

Unique to Security

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
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