SOC 49-9071
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Risk Score
⚠️49/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥1,531,700
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$49K
$34K – $76K
Projected Growth
📈+3.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖34/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General face a risk score of 49/100 — 5 points above the national average of 44. With only 34/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $49K ($2K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 49/100, Maintenance and Repair Workers, General faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,531,700 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery and customer communication about technical issues to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Maintenance and Repair Workers, General?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery
Customer communication about technical issues
Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 63% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 72% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 77% |