Automation index

How much of a Hearing aid technician’s job can AI already do?

An earmould and a gain curve come earlier. Getting the patient to hear and live with it do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

24%

AI can already do 24% of this job.

#281 / 623

Hearing aid technician

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
Audiometry, thresholds and the fitting. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Take the mould, trial and the one who hates the whistle. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Program, verify and retune the aid. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Repair, batteries and aftercare. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Explain, family and the stigma of the device. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
That they actually hear, and not taking the aid back. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		24%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

28%

#84 / 623

Barista

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
Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	9%	28%	+2.5
Receive and process customer payments. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	8%	28%	+2.2
Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	8%	28%	+2.2
Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Clean service or seating areas. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency). Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	42%	28%	+11.8
Total	100%		28%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low