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Will AI replace installation, maintenance, and repair jobs?

The 50 installation, maintenance, and repair jobs in the index score 14 out of 100 on average, which is low exposure to AI. That ranks the field #18 of 22, where #1 is the most exposed. Together these jobs employ about 6,076,810 people in the US.

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All 50 installation, maintenance, and repair jobs, most exposed first

Scores run from 0 (AI can speed up almost none of the tasks) to 100 (almost all of them). How scores work.

#JobExposureLevelUS workersMedian pay
1First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair41Elevated617,500$79,860
2Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair37Moderate65,600$47,810
3Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair34Moderate20,720$103,020
4Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair32Moderate26,410$47,450
5Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair31Moderate65,010$74,090
6Medical Equipment RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair30Moderate65,990$61,660
7Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair28Moderate140,920$63,890
8Industrial Machinery MechanicsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair27Moderate439,640$64,520
9Avionics TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair24Moderate18,830$82,280
10Camera and Photographic Equipment RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair24Moderate1,650$52,720
11Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair24Moderate6,940$84,890
12Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair24Moderate19,780$52,600
13Geothermal TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair21Moderate176,300$49,230
14Watch and Clock RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair20Moderate1,310$67,230
15Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair18Low36,060$47,880
16Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair17Low8,550$48,420
17Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair17Low86,340$60,070
18Home Appliance RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair15Low32,150$50,990
19Maintenance Workers, MachineryInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair14Low60,020$60,850
20Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair14Low1,529,700$49,590
21Mechanical Door RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair14Low27,120$55,720
22Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair13Low138,090$79,870
23Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair13Low48,240$74,340
24Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair12Low37,870$56,550
25Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair11Low11,140$63,520
26Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair11Low14,450$56,210
27Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair11Low409,670$61,010
28Bicycle RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair10Low12,170$42,780
29Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair10Low176,600$65,510
30Rail Car RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair10Low21,350$67,530
31Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair8Low704,640$50,620
32Locksmiths and Safe RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair8Low15,040$51,320
33Manufactured Building and Mobile Home InstallersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair8Low3,020$45,990
34Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair8Low23,220$57,550
35Signal and Track Switch RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair8Low8,720$92,460
36Commercial DiversInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair7Low3,450$72,990
37Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair6Low17,430$52,000
38Wind Turbine Service TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair4Low9,980$64,120
39Automotive Body and Related RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair4Low149,310$54,890
40Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair3Low95,580$39,630
41Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair3Low97,720$74,330
42MillwrightsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair2Low40,330$65,700
43Musical Instrument Repairers and TunersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair2Low5,380$46,420
44Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair0Low20,310$47,630
45Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair0Low289,960$61,770
46Electrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair0Low131,070$95,320
47Motorcycle MechanicsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair0Low13,510$48,580
48Refractory Materials Repairers, Except BrickmasonsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair0Low1,080$61,290
49RiggersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair0Low22,530$62,640
50Tire Repairers and ChangersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair0Low108,410$37,710

Questions about installation, maintenance, and repair jobs and AI

Will AI replace installation, maintenance, and repair jobs?

Not as a whole. The 50 installation, maintenance, and repair jobs in the index have an average AI exposure score of 14 out of 100 (low), #18 of 22 fields. Exposure means parts of the work are likely to change, not that the jobs will disappear.

Which installation, maintenance, and repair jobs are most exposed to AI?

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (41/100), Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (37/100), Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (34/100).

Which installation, maintenance, and repair jobs are safest from AI?

Tire Repairers and Changers (0/100), Riggers (0/100), Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons (0/100).

How many people work in installation, maintenance, and repair jobs?

About 6,076,810 people in the US work in the jobs listed here (BLS, May 2025).

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