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?
Hearing aid technician
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#281 / 623
View rankingHearing aid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Audiometry, thresholds and the fitting.EstimateNo 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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Program, verify and retune the aid.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Repair, batteries and aftercare.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Explain, family and the stigma of the device.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That they actually hear, and not taking the aid back.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- fit hearing aids
- take earmoulds
- audiometry
- program aids
- verify gain
- repair aids
- hearing thresholds
- aftercare
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2092.00· ESCO/ISCO 3214
IS WORK OVER?
Chiropractor
20%
#461 / 623
View rankingChiropractor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
History, films and a first plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Adjustment, mobilisation and spinal work.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Explain, dose and watch red flags.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Notes, consents and progress.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Room, hygiene and follow-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not over-adjusting or treating the wrong person.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- History, films and a first plan
- Adjustment, mobilisation and spinal work
- Explain, dose and watch red flags
- Notes, consents and progress
- Room, hygiene and follow-up
- quiropractico
- chiropractor
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2269