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Automotive Technician

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

Role Exposure Estimate
32%
Baseline: 33% 1 points after current signals

Signals updated 8/29/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a automotive technician:

Diagnose problems55% estimated exposure
Repair vehicles30% estimated exposure
Replace parts35% estimated exposure
Test drive vehicles25% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

-1%
employment
+1.0% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)33%
Employment Trends (BLS)-1%
Final Score32%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

AI diagnostics
Self-diagnosing cars
OTA updates

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Physical repairs
Complex issues
EV maintenance
Customer service

Practical Ways to Adapt

EV certification
Advanced diagnostics
Hybrid systems
Specialty vehicles

Key Skills for This Role

DiagnosticsRepair SkillsComputer Systems

Career Overview

Median Salary$47,000/yr
Total Employed680k
Job Outlookstable
Categorytrades

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