Automation index
How much of a Sociologist’s job can AI already do?
A survey and a table come earlier. Understanding what is actually happening does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Sociologist
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#252 / 633
View rankingSociologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Surveys, tables and a first report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Design the research and the questions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Field, interviews and groups.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Public client, ethics and outreach.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Literature, theory and review.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not selling a chart that does not say that.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Surveys, tables and a first report
- Design the research and the questions
- Field, interviews and groups
- Public client, ethics and outreach
- Literature, theory and review
- Not selling a chart that does not say that
- sociologo
- sociologist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3041.00· ESCO/ISCO 2632
IS WORK OVER?
Delivery driver
28%
#117 / 633
View rankingDelivery driver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations, such as railroad stations, plants, residences, offices, or within industrial yards.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 28% | +7.3 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- geographic areas
- road traffic laws
- communicate with customers
- act reliably
- drive in urban areas
- ensure the integrity of mail
- use geographic information systems
- establish daily priorities
- analyse ways to reduce travel time
- interpret traffic signals
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3033.00· ESCO/ISCO 8321