Automation index
How much of a Barber’s job can AI already do?
The booking is already in an app. The fade, the straight-razor shave and the chair talk are not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Barber
12%
AI can already do 12% of this job.
#642 / 643
View rankingBarber
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Appointments, till and product stock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 32% | +4.5 |
Cut and style consult with the client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Cut, fade and finish with clipper and scissors.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 28% | 5% | +1.4 |
Shave, beard tidy and hot towel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 6% | +1.1 |
Cleaning, disinfection and tool care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 10% | +1.2 |
Shop atmosphere and regulars.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 14% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 12% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- cut hair
- colour hair
- haircut
- barbering
- Appointments, till and product stock
- Cut and style consult with the client
- Shave, beard tidy and hot towel
- Cleaning, disinfection and tool care
- Shop atmosphere and regulars
- barber
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5141
IS WORK OVER?
Ambulance driver
18%
#571 / 643
View rankingAmbulance driver
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Calls, routes and service logs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Drive urgent, park and help the technician.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Stretcher, transfer and family.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Cleaning, kit and handovers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Hospital, ICU and times.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not arriving late to a heart attack.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- drive
- route
- load goods
- Calls, routes and service logs
- Drive urgent, park and help the technician
- Stretcher, transfer and family
- Cleaning, kit and handovers
- Hospital, ICU and times
- Not arriving late to a heart attack
- conductor de ambulancia
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 8322