Automation index

How much of a Musician’s job can AI already do?

A backing track and a score generate. Playing live, tuning to a room, and lasting a concert do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

21%

AI can already do 21% of this job.

#429 / 633

Musician

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
Compose, arrange and produce demos. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	42%	+7.6
Scores, desk rehearsal and setlists. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	30%	+4.8
Play in concert, session or pit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Rehearse with the band and lock the live show. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Contracts, touring and promotion. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Lessons, commissions and keeping the instrument. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	18%	+2.5
Total	100%		21%

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

IS WORK OVER?

25%

#216 / 633

Boilermaker

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
Read drawings, parts lists and material lists. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Mark out, cut, roll and assemble plate. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Weld, fit and erect in shop or on site. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Leak, pressure and finishing tests. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Repair boilers, tanks and ducts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Thickness, codes and liability for the weld. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		25%

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