O*NET-SOC 49-3021.00 / model V11 rated-task engine

Will AI replace
Automotive Body and Related Repairers?

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Estimated AI task exposure

Low exposure

V11 weights occupation tasks using O*NET Importance, Relevance and Frequency ratings instead of treating every task equally.

25 tasks have usable Task Rating records; weighted-task coverage is 100%.

Digital/info work

18/100

Physical moat

82/100

Human moat

14/100

Rating coverage

100%

25 task statements / 25 rated

Highest-weighted occupation tasks

File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.

Importance 88/100Relevance 96/100Frequency 79/100Weight 0.89

Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.

Importance 83/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 73/100Weight 0.87

Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.

Importance 87/100Relevance 88/100Frequency 74/100Weight 0.84

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.

Importance 82/100Relevance 91/100Frequency 75/100Weight 0.84

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

Importance 85/100Relevance 86/100Frequency 75/100Weight 0.83

Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.

Importance 86/100Relevance 86/100Frequency 70/100Weight 0.82

Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.

Importance 80/100Relevance 90/100Frequency 67/100Weight 0.80

Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.

Importance 78/100Relevance 90/100Frequency 67/100Weight 0.80

Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.

Importance 77/100Relevance 90/100Frequency 67/100Weight 0.79

Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.

Importance 78/100Relevance 83/100Frequency 67/100Weight 0.77

Task weighting

Each rated task receives a composite weight: 38% relevance, 37% importance and 25% frequency. Core tasks receive a small additional multiplier. Low-precision rows flagged by O*NET for suppression are excluded.

Occupation scoring

When rating coverage is strong, rated tasks contribute 60% of the digital, physical and human task signals and Work Activities contribute 40%. Lower-coverage occupations automatically rely more on Work Activities.

U.S. labor market

BLS Wage & Employment Outlook

Median annual wage

$54,890

BLS OEWS May 2025

National employment

149,310

BLS OEWS May 2025

Projected growth

+3.7%

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

Average annual openings

13

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

BLS labor-market figures are separate from the site's AI-exposure model. Missing values mean a compatible detailed BLS occupation estimate was not published or could not be mapped.

Career pivot radar

Safer Career Alternatives

These options are selected from the same 923-occupation model. They favor a similar task/work profile with meaningfully lower estimated AI exposure. They are suggestions for exploration, not guarantees of job fit.

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