49-9062.00

Medical Equipment Repairers

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

3.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is relatively safe from AI

Safer than 32% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 27% probability of automation for this role
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32%
of jobs safer
690
jobs riskier than this
+12.9%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

AI diagnostic software and remote monitoring tools can reduce the need for on-site visits for some medical equipment issues, but physical repair and preventive maintenance of imaging systems, ventilators, and surgical robots requires certified biomedical engineers on site. Regulatory documentation, calibration under FDA requirements, and managing equipment in clinical environments require trained human technicians. Through 2027 this role faces minimal AI displacement; healthcare equipment complexity is increasing, and the regulatory environment mandates human accountability for clinical device maintenance.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$62,630
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+12.9%
Much faster than average
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →