SOC 51-6051
Sewers, Hand
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ66/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ2,240
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$34K
$26K โ $46K
Projected Growth
๐-7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Sewers, Hand face a risk score of 66/100 โ 22 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $34K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 66/100, Sewers, Hand faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai quality inspection via computer vision systems are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 2,240 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection and troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Sewers, Hand?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
Industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks
Smart factory scheduling and production optimization
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
Troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.
Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.
Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Computer aided design CAD software
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
English Language
Mechanical
Education and Training
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 67% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 81% |
| Supervisors of Production Workers | 34 | $71K | 79% |