Takeover Tracker
25%medium risk
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
vs

80 shared · 17 different

core competencies

20%low risk
Electricians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSolar Photovoltaic InstallersElectricians
Risk Score25.2%20.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile20th8th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$51,860$62,350
Employment28K743K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Building and Construction
Public Safety and Security
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Production and Processing
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Repairing
Visual Color Discrimination
Physics
Inductive Reasoning
Learning Strategies

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

29%

total discount

Electricians

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

6 of 15 at risk
86%Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.
86%Visually inspect and test photovoltaic (PV) modules or systems.
84%Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls for desired set points and operating modes.
74%Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.
55%Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.

Electricians

4 of 15 at risk
77%Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
54%Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
53%Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
51%Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
43%Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Wage Comparison

Electricians earns +$10,490(+20%) vs Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Solar Photovoltaic InstallersElectricians
10th
$39,070$39,430
25th
$46,040$48,820
Median
$51,860$62,350
75th
$63,020$81,730
90th
$80,150$106,030

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Solar Photovoltaic Installers2028–2035
Electricians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Electricians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Solar Photovoltaic Installers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

$38,791

from $51,860

Electricians

$49,587

from $62,350

After adjusting for AI risk, Electricians offers $10,796 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Solar

0

Unique to Electricians

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
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