Automation index
How much of a Domestic worker’s job can AI already do?
A shopping list writes itself. Someone else’s house, a trust, and a back do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Domestic worker
15%
AI can already do 15% of this job.
#633 / 643
View rankingDomestic worker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Lists, online shopping and written errands.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 30% | +4.2 |
Menus and pantry organisation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 22% | +2.6 |
Clean, cook, iron and tidy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 8% | +2.1 |
Care for elders or children of the house.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Trust, keys and boundaries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Relationship with the employing family.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Lists, online shopping and written errands
- Menus and pantry organisation
- Clean, cook, iron and tidy
- Care for elders or children of the house
- Trust, keys and boundaries
- Relationship with the employing family
- empleada de hogar
- interno
- domestic worker
- trabajadora del hogar
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-9011.00· ESCO/ISCO 9111
IS WORK OVER?
HVAC technician
27%
#185 / 643
View rankingHVAC technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 50% | 28% | +14 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- refrigerants
- electric heating systems
- hydraulics
- thermodynamics
- fluid mechanics
- domestic cooling systems
- electricity
- electrical wiring plans
- mechanics
- work ergonomically
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-9021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7127