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Will AI replace electric motor, power tool, and related repairers?AI replacement risk 26% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$56,210
25th–75th pct. $45,190–$69,090
Top pay (est.)
$110,800
Top 10% $85,200
Pay in 5 years
$65,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$77,000est.
$66,200–$89,400
Outlook score
61/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
26%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.4%
1,400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers? AI replacement risk

26%
Low
Ranked #202 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 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Key skills

Repairing
4.0
Troubleshooting
3.9
Equipment Maintenance
3.8
Quality Control Analysis
3.6
Critical Thinking
3.4
Operations Monitoring
3.4
Monitoring
3.1
Active Learning
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
5.0
Production and Processing
3.4
Education and Training
3.3
Mathematics
3.2
Engineering and Technology
3.0
Administration and Management
2.9
English Language
2.7
Physics
2.6

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Finger DexterityNear VisionManual DexterityControl PrecisionOral ComprehensionVisualization

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
39%
High school diploma
31%
Associate's degree
20%
Some college
8%
Less than high school
2%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
24%
None / short demo
19%
1–3 months
18%
6–12 months
13%
3–6 months
12%
1–2 years
8%
4–10 years
3%
Over 10 years
2%

Related work experience

2–4 years
49%
None
19%
1–3 months
10%
1–2 years
5%
Up to 1 month
5%
6–12 months
5%
Over 10 years
3%
3–6 months
2%
4–6 years
2%
6–8 years
1%

Job Zone 3 — medium 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.