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 / 633
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?
Real estate agent
27%
#130 / 633
View rankingReal estate agent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 56% | 28% | +15.7 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- customer service
- contract law
- office administration
- real estate market
- mortgage loans
- property law
- maintain relationship with customers
- advise on property value
- identify customer's needs
- inform on renting agreements
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-9022.00· ESCO/ISCO 3334