SOC 49-9011
Mechanical Door Repairers
Risk Score
⚠️55/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥27,970
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$51K
$37K – $73K
Projected Growth
📈+11.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Mechanical Door Repairers face a risk score of 55/100 — 11 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $51K ($5K 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 55/100, Mechanical Door Repairers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated fault detection via iot sensor networks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 27,970 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in customer communication about technical issues and adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Mechanical Door Repairers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
Predictive maintenance AI reducing reactive repair needs
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Customer communication about technical issues
Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
📊 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 | 55% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 84% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 74% |