35
/100

SOC 49-3000

Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

⚠️

35/100

Moderate

US Employment

👥

1,732,480

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$56K

$35K – $86K

Projected Growth

📈

+4%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

35/100

Moderate exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 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 $56K ($10K 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, Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like predictive maintenance ai reducing reactive repair needs are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,732,480 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment and hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →

⚠️ Top Risk Factors

1

Predictive maintenance AI reducing reactive repair needs

2

Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics

3

AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization

🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation

Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment

Hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery

Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces

Customer communication about technical issues

📊 vs National Average

Median Wage$56K
+$10K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score35/100
-9

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure35/100
-3

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth4.0%
+0.3%

National avg: 3.7%

🔄 Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Engineers20$106K55%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers28$93K74%
Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers33$78K79%