Takeover Tracker
16%low risk
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
vs

68 shared · 24 different

core competencies

19%low risk
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRefrigeration Mechanics and InstallersMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Risk Score16.4%19.1%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile2th5th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$59,810$54,950
Employment397K24K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Building and Construction
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Documenting/Recording Information
Physics
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Training and Teaching Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

31%

total discount

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

2 of 15 at risk
87%Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
87%Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders, house requisitions, and orders from stock.
37%Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
21%Supervise and instruct assistants.
13%Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

3 of 15 at risk
87%Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
59%Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
53%Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
41%Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
39%Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.

Wage Comparison

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians earns -$4,860(-8%) vs Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
10th
$39,130$35,950
25th
$47,850$45,070
Median
$59,810$54,950
75th
$74,820$65,120
90th
$91,020$78,820

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers2028–2035
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

$50,025

from $59,810

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

$44,444

from $54,950

After adjusting for AI risk, Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers offers $5,582 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Refrigeration

0

Unique to Motorboat

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
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