Side-by-Side Comparison
Motorcycle Mechanics leads 4–1| Metric | Ship Engineers | Motorcycle Mechanics |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 28.0% | 20.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 30th | 7th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 15 | 2 / 13 |
| Median Salary | $101,320 | $47,200 |
| Employment | 9K | 14K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Controlling Machines and Processes
Engineering and Technology
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Perceptual Speed
Documenting/Recording Information
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Operation and Control
Written Comprehension
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Ship Engineers
30%
total discount
Motorcycle Mechanics
28%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Ship Engineers
6 of 15 at risk87%Record orders for changes in ship speed or direction and note gauge readings or test data, such as revolutions per minute or voltage output, in engineering logs or bellbooks.
86%Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
86%Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
85%Order and receive engine room stores, such as oil or spare parts, maintain inventories, and record usage of supplies.
77%Monitor the availability, use, or condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure that international regulations are followed.
Motorcycle Mechanics
2 of 13 at risk78%Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
55%Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
49%Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
47%Install motorcycle accessories.
41%Disassemble subassembly units and examine condition, movement, or alignment of parts, visually or using gauges.
Wage Comparison
Motorcycle Mechanics earns -$54,120(-53%) vs Ship Engineers
Ship EngineersMotorcycle Mechanics
10th
$56,620$31,770
25th
$71,720$38,270
Median
$101,320$47,200
75th
$130,380$58,880
90th
$162,370$70,210
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Ship Engineers2028–2035
Motorcycle Mechanics2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Motorcycle Mechanics has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Ship Engineers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Ship Engineers
$72,950
from $101,320
Motorcycle Mechanics
$37,614
from $47,200
After adjusting for AI risk, Ship Engineers offers $35,337 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Ship
0
Unique to Motorcycle
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Ship EngineersMotorcycle Mechanics