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.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Tattoo artist
16%
AI can already do 16% of this job.
#622 / 643
View rankingTattoo artist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
IS WORK OVER?
Vehicle painter
18%
#586 / 643
View rankingVehicle painter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Formulas, codes and paint orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Mask, spray and bake.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Sand, polish and match the gloss.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Booth, filters and waste.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Shop, deadlines and the panel beater.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Not leaving a patch you can see from ten metres.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Formulas, codes and paint orders
- Mask, spray and bake
- Sand, polish and match the gloss
- Booth, filters and waste
- Shop, deadlines and the panel beater
- pintor de coches
- vehicle painter
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9124.00· ESCO/ISCO 7132