Automation index
How much of a Tattoo artist’s job can AI already do?
A sketch and a booking come earlier. Needle, skin, and the client wearing it for 40 years do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
IS WORK OVER?
Tattoo artist
16%
AI can already do 16% of this job.
#602 / 623
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Sketches, stencils and portfolio.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Bookings, consent and written aftercare.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Tattoo: line, shade and pain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 4% | +1 |
Hygiene, sterilisation and waste.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Advise, cut the design and say no.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Shop brand and aftercare in person.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
- Sketches, stencils and portfolio
- Bookings, consent and written aftercare
- Tattoo: line, shade and pain
- Hygiene, sterilisation and waste
- Advise, cut the design and say no
- Shop brand and aftercare in person
- tatuador
- tattoo
- tatuaje
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1019.00· ESCO/ISCO 5142