Takeover Tracker
21%low risk
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
vs

63 shared · 17 different

core competencies

40%medium risk
Broadcast Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersBroadcast Technicians
Risk Score21.0%40.4%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile9th82th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$59,300$53,920
Employment82K21K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Communications and Media
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Building and Construction
Engineering and Technology
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Installation
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

29%

total discount

Broadcast Technicians

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

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.

Broadcast Technicians

10 of 15 at risk
88%Monitor and log transmitter readings.
88%Play and record broadcast programs using automation systems.
88%Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.
86%Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
86%Schedule programming or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.

Wage Comparison

Broadcast Technicians earns -$5,380(-9%) vs Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersBroadcast Technicians
10th
$38,410$29,190
25th
$47,330$36,900
Median
$59,300$53,920
75th
$71,340$80,390
90th
$81,980$115,400

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers2028–2035
Broadcast Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

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

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

$46,835

from $59,300

Broadcast Technicians

$32,152

from $53,920

After adjusting for AI risk, Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers offers $14,683 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Security

0

Unique to Broadcast

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
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