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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Painter” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #411 of 702. Estimated risk: 75.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

41%

“Painter” will probably not be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 41% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

55%

“Painter” will maybe be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 55% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Painters, Construction and Maintenance, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.

Avg. Annual Salary $53,710
Avg. Hourly Wage $25.82
Available Jobs (US) 224,180
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Painters, Construction and Maintenance #47-2141
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”

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Core Skills & Abilities

  • Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.

  • Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.

  • Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

  • Polish final coats to specified finishes.

  • Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.

  • Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

  • Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.

  • Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.

  • Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.

  • Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.

  • Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.

  • Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.

  • Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.

  • Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.

  • Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.

  • Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.

  • Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

Technologies & Software

  • Gemini for Workspace
  • Act!
  • Corel Painter
  • Evergreen Technology Eagle Bid Estimating
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft Word
  • Autodesk Construction AI
  • Corel Paint Shop Pro
  • Word processing software
  • Evergreen Technology Total Faux
  • On Center Quick Bid
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
  • Buildots AI
  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • Insight Direct ServiceCEO
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Procore AI
  • Blow torches
  • Slings
  • Patching knives
  • Power drills
  • Paint brushes
  • Power saws
  • Scoring tools
  • Steam cleaning equipment
  • Combing tools
  • Single-cut mill saw files
  • Circle cutters
  • Power brushes
  • Stucco patching guns
  • Personal computers
  • Paint brush cleaner spinners
  • Respirators
  • Spray texture guns
  • Striping tools
  • Stilts
  • Glass scrapers
  • Drywall taping knives
  • Bucket trucks
  • Paint strainers
  • Paint shakers
  • Grout removal tools
  • Mobile scaffolds
  • Chipping hammers
  • Sandblasters
  • Notebook computers
  • Bosun chairs
  • Glaziers' knives
  • Desktop computers
  • Hydraulic lifts
  • Wire brushes
  • Air compressors
  • Hydroblasters
  • Conventional spray equipment
  • Paint rollers
  • Power sanders
  • Ladders
  • Hard hats
  • Spray guns
  • Electric grinders
  • Pressure washers
  • Laser printers
  • Painting edgers
  • Extension ladders
  • Hopper guns
  • Glue guns
  • Trowels
  • Wallpaper steamers
  • Striping machines
  • Personal digital assistants PDA
  • Utility knives
  • Temperature gauges
  • Putty knives
  • Paint lead testing kits
  • Chippers
  • Work boots
  • Power paint mixers
  • Stencils
  • Trim guides
  • Platforms
  • Airless spray equipment
  • Paint stripping equipment
  • Seam rollers
  • Drywall lifters
  • Aerial lifts
  • Power rollers
  • Swing stages
  • Putty chisels
  • Tinting machines
  • Drywall axes
  • Spackling knives
  • Hoists
  • Drywall hammers
  • Hammers
  • Screwdrivers
  • Scaffolding
  • Heat guns
  • Floor scrapers
  • Drywall ripping tools
  • Pneumatic spray texture guns
  • Caulking guns
  • Forklifts
  • Stripper brushes
  • Line lasers
  • Texturing trowels
  • Float trowels
  • Saws
  • Riggings
  • Electric paint removers
  • High velocity low pressure HVLP spraying equipment
  • Disk sanders

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