- O*NET-SOC code
- 39-5011.00
Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Moderate· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.000
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.17
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only20 rated tasks · 5 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (25.0%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
| Task (O*NET 20.1) | Claude.aiRaw / share % |
|---|---|
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.39-5011.00 | 0.005646.2 |
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.39-5011.00 | 0.004234.4 |
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.39-5011.00 | 0.002319.4 |
| Not observed on any surface — 17 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states. | |
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors. | —0 |
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders. | —0 |
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles. | —0 |
Clean work stations and sweep floors. | —0 |
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers. | —0 |
Order supplies. | —0 |
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors. | —0 |
Shampoo hair. | —0 |
Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit. | —0 |
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel. | —0 |
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment. | —0 |
Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors. | —0 |
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces. | —0 |
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies. | —0 |
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages. | —0 |
Provide skin care and nail treatments. | —0 |
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis. | —0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.O*NET Task ID 8060 | 1.0 |
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.O*NET Task ID 8061 | 1.0 |
Order supplies.O*NET Task ID 8055 | 0.5 |
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.O*NET Task ID 8057 | 0.5 |
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.O*NET Task ID 8068 | 0.5 |
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.O*NET Task ID 8049 | 0.0 |
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.O*NET Task ID 8050 | 0.0 |
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.O*NET Task ID 8051 | 0.0 |
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.O*NET Task ID 8052 | 0.0 |
Clean work stations and sweep floors.O*NET Task ID 8053 | 0.0 |
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.O*NET Task ID 8054 | 0.0 |
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.O*NET Task ID 8056 | 0.0 |
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.O*NET Task ID 8058 | 0.0 |
Shampoo hair.O*NET Task ID 8059 | 0.0 |
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.O*NET Task ID 8062 | 0.0 |
Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.O*NET Task ID 8063 | 0.0 |
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.O*NET Task ID 8064 | 0.0 |
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.O*NET Task ID 8065 | 0.0 |
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.O*NET Task ID 8066 | 0.0 |
Provide skin care and nail treatments.O*NET Task ID 8067 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page
All O*NET 31.0 task statements (20)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. | Core |
| Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors. | Core |
| Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders. | Core |
| Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles. | Core |
| Clean work stations and sweep floors. | Core |
| Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers. | Core |
| Order supplies. | Core |
| Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors. | Core |
| Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques. | Core |
| Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems. | Core |
| Shampoo hair. | Core |
| Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit. | Core |
| Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel. | Core |
| Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment. | Core |
| Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors. | Core |
| Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies. | Core |
| Provide face, neck, and scalp massages. | Core |
| Provide skin care and nail treatments. | Core |
| Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces. | Supplemental |
| Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis. | Supplemental |
0.14/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors. | E0 none |
| Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders. | E0 none |
| Clean work stations and sweep floors. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors. | E0 none |
| Shampoo hair. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors. | E0 none |
| Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment. | E0 none |
| Provide face, neck, and scalp massages. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Provide skin care and nail treatments. | E0 none |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
- Employment, 2025
- 76K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 78K
- Change (2025–35)
- +3.3%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $38,210
- Typical education needed for entry
- Postsecondary nondegree award
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43110 | 이용사 | Same scope | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 5141Hairdressers
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- barberESCO 5141.1.1Same scope
Barbers cut, trim, taper and style men's hair. They also remove facial hair by shaving the specific area. Barbers use tools such as scissors, clippers, razors and combs. They may offer additional services like shampooing, styling, coloring and performing scalp massages.
- hair stylistESCO 5141.1.3Overlapping, not the same
Hair stylists wash, dry, cut and style the hair of singers and presenters and various types of actors, including stage, movie, tv and music video actors. They work together with the art director to design the look of every person. Hair stylists also dress wigs and hairpieces. They standby during these artistic activities to touch up the actors' hair or wigs.
- hairdresserESCO 5141.1Overlapping, not the same
Hairdressers offer beauty services such as cutting, colouring, bleaching, permanent waving and styling clients' hair. They ask their clients about their hairstyle preferences in order to provide customised services. Hairdressers use clippers, scissors and razors. They provide hair and scalp treatments and shampoo, condition and rinse hair.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
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France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| D1216 | Barbier / Barbière | Same scopeprovisional |
| D1202 | Coiffeur / Coiffeuse | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
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| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 5811 | Peluqueros | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 82312 | Berufe im Friseurgewerbe - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
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| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 381 | 理容師 | Same scopeprovisional |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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