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

58 shared · 14 different

core competencies

42%medium risk
Meter Readers, Utilities

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersMeter Readers, Utilities
Risk Score21.0%41.8%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile9th85th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 157 / 15
Median Salary$59,300$49,180
Employment82K20K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Telecommunications
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Building and Construction
Computers and Electronics
Public Safety and Security
Education and Training
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Engineering and Technology
Visualization
Troubleshooting
Quality Control Analysis

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

29%

total discount

Meter Readers, Utilities

26%

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.

Meter Readers, Utilities

7 of 15 at risk
88%Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-held computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.
88%Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
88%Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.
88%Update client address and meter location information.
86%Report to service departments any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.

Wage Comparison

Meter Readers, Utilities earns -$10,120(-17%) vs Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersMeter Readers, Utilities
10th
$38,410$33,980
25th
$47,330$39,620
Median
$59,300$49,180
75th
$71,340$68,030
90th
$81,980$86,480

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers2028–2035
Meter Readers, Utilities2028–2035
20242030203520402045

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

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

$46,835

from $59,300

Meter Readers, Utilities

$28,618

from $49,180

After adjusting for AI risk, Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers offers $18,217 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Security

0

Unique to Meter

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
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