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Will AI replace computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers?AI replacement risk 48% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$47,810
25th–75th pct. $38,900–$59,870
Top pay (est.)
$93,200
Top 10% $71,730
Pay in 5 years
$54,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$62,200est.
$53,500–$72,200
Outlook score
37/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
48%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.0%
6,100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers? AI replacement risk

48%
Moderate
Ranked #493 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Key skills

Troubleshooting
3.2
Complex Problem Solving
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Critical Thinking
3.1
Repairing
3.1
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Equipment Selection
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
5.4
Customer and Personal Service
4.8
Administration and Management
4.1
Administrative
3.8
English Language
3.6
Engineering and Technology
3.6
Mechanical
3.5
Education and Training
3.5

What the work involves

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeHandling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionVisualizationFinger DexterityWritten Comprehension

Training before entry

1–2 years
9%
Up to 1 month
2%
6–12 months
2%

Related work experience

3–6 months
29%
4–6 years
9%
Up to 1 month
3%
1–2 years
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.