Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricTelecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians
Risk Score28.1%17.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile30th4th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 152 / 15
Median Salary$62,630$50,540
Employment154K19K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Computers and Electronics
Interacting With Computers
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Mechanical
English Language
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Public Safety and Security
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Scheduling Work and Activities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Controlling Machines and Processes
Education and Training

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

31%

total discount

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

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.

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

2 of 15 at risk
86%List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
53%Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
47%Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
47%Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems and test operation of toilets or sinks.
39%Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.

Wage Comparison

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians earns -$12,090(-19%) vs Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians
10th
$42,440$35,480
25th
$50,580$43,370
Median
$62,630$50,540
75th
$80,040$63,300
90th
$94,970$76,650

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers20282035
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians20282035
20242030203520402045

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

$45,062

from $62,630

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

$41,529

from $50,540

After adjusting for AI risk, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers offers $3,534 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Telecommunications

0

Unique to Recreational

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians