Automation index
Can AI do a House painter’s job?
House painters prep surfaces and paint buildings.
It does not calculate how many people will be replaced.
IS WORK OVER?
House painter
27%
AI or a robot can already do 27% of this job.
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
17% | 28% | +4.8 |
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
9% | 22% | +2 |
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 28% | +2 |
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
23% | 28% | +6.4 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 47-2141.00 · ESCO/ISCO 7131