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Manicurists and Pedicurists vs Gambling Dealers

Side by side: how much of the shift AI and robots touch, pay, outlook and training.

Time card for manicurists and pedicurists: 34m of an 8-hour shift touched by AI or robotsTime card: Manicurists and Pedicurists →

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Manicurists and pedicurists or gambling dealers: which will AI change more? AI and robots touch more of the day for gambling dealers: 1h 31m of an 8-hour shift, against 34m for manicurists and pedicurists. Manicurists and pedicurists earn more, a median of $35,760 against $34,320.

The two jobs share very close skills, including service orientation, so moving between them is realistic for many people.

Manicurists and Pedicurists
34mof an 8-hour shift touched by AI or robotsLess AI time
  • 7h 26mDone by people
  • 0mPeople do it with AI's help
  • 34mAI mostly does it alone
  • 0mRobots have done it somewhere
Median pay
$35,760
U.S. workers
153,000
Outlook to 2035
+9.2%
Openings a year
22,000
Typical preparation
High school diploma, some training
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Gambling Dealers
1h 31mof an 8-hour shift touched by AI or robots
  • 6h 29mDone by people
  • 0mPeople do it with AI's help
  • 0mAI mostly does it alone
  • 1h 31mRobots have done it somewhere
Median pay
$34,320
U.S. workers
84,000
Outlook to 2035
+3.4%
Openings a year
13,000
Typical preparation
High school diploma, some training
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Manicurists and Pedicurists

Where AI or robots show up most

  • Schedule client appointments and accept payments. 34m

Biggest tasks still done by people

  • Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush. 1h 15m
  • Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards. 48m
  • Clean and sanitize tools and work environment. 41m

Gambling Dealers

Where AI or robots show up most

  • Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations. 50m
  • Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money. 25m
  • Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers. 17m

Biggest tasks still done by people

  • Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game. 1h 31m
  • Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player. 1h 14m
  • Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack. 58m

Swap in a different job Highlighted numbers are the higher of the two. Hours are estimates from each job's time card.