Trades

Painter (Construction)

Based on 37 assessments · 1 from real users

9% Low risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Painter (Construction) profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
18%
Realistic risk
9%
Research benchmark ?
3%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 37 profiles. Middle half of Painter (Construction)s score between 8% and 11%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 7%
12% · p90
On-screen work 0%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 21%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 0%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 79%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Painter (Construction), ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Applying paint to walls, ceilings, doors, or other surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment
24% AA 0%
Preparing surfaces for painting (e.g., scraping off old paint, sanding walls, filling cracks and holes with putty, applying primer)
23% AA 0%
Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment (e.g., brushes, rollers, sprayers, ladders) after use
13% AA 5%
Communicating with clients or supervisors to discuss project requirements, progress, and any issues or adjustments needed
deep expertise social element
12% AD 10%
Inspecting painted surfaces for imperfections (e.g., drips, uneven coverage) and correcting them with touch-ups
deep expertise
10% AA 5%
Setting up and protecting work areas (e.g., covering floors, furniture, and fixtures with drop cloths, taping edges and trim)
7% AA 5%
Estimating material quantities and costs for jobs, including paint, primer, and supplies
6% AD 31%
Mixing paint colors to match specific shades or client requirements using color charts or samples
deep expertise social element
0% AD 14%

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