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?
Lifeguard
16%
#611 / 633
View rankingLifeguard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, headcount and closing protocols.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Watch, jump and water rescue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
CPR, defibrillator and first aid.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Manage the beach or pool and talk to the public.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Kit maintenance and water chemistry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Sun shift, fatigue and not looking away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, headcount and closing protocols
- Watch, jump and water rescue
- CPR, defibrillator and first aid
- Kit maintenance and water chemistry
- Sun shift, fatigue and not looking away
- socorrista
- lifeguard
- salvamento
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-9092.00· ESCO/ISCO 5419