SOC 49-9000
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Risk Score
⚠️35/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥3,231,930
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$55K
$36K – $87K
Projected Growth
📈+5.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations face a risk score of 35/100 — 9 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $55K ($8K 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 35/100, Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai parts inventory and supply chain optimization are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 3,231,930 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection and working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Predictive maintenance AI reducing reactive repair needs
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment
Customer communication about technical issues
📊 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 | 74% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 79% |