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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricTelecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Risk Score28.1%19.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile30th6th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$62,630$60,640
Employment154K287K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Telecommunications
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Transportation
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Customer and Personal Service
Interacting With Computers
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Installation
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

31%

total discount

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

2 of 15 at risk
86%Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
84%Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
49%Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
47%Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
47%Inspect equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

3 of 15 at risk
78%Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.
62%Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
51%Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
47%Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
41%Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

Wage Comparison

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists earns -$1,990(-3%) vs Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
10th
$42,440$41,670
25th
$50,580$49,240
Median
$62,630$60,640
75th
$80,040$73,690
90th
$94,970$85,980

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