SOC 49-3053
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Risk Score
⚠️63/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥34,240
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$47K
$34K – $65K
Projected Growth
📈+2.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖44/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics face a risk score of 63/100 — 19 points above the national average of 44. With only 44/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $47K ($250 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 63/100, Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 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 34,240 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 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
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 | 51% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 70% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 75% |