Will AI replace Upholsterers in Australia?

Based on our analysis of official government data, Upholsterers has an AI exposure score of 2.4/10. This occupation has low AI automation risk.

What is the job outlook for Upholsterers in Australia?

Upholsterers currently employs 2,200 people in Australia. The projected 10-year employment growth is +0.9%. The current shortage status is: Shortage.

Detailed earnings data for Upholsterers is not available in the current dataset.

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Other Technicians and Trades Workers · Textile, Clothing and Footwear Trades Workers

Low Risk

Median Weekly Pay

N/A

Full-time workers

Employment

2,200

Total workers

10yr Growth

+0.9%

Projected to 2034

Shortage Status

Shortage

Upholsterers is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.

Automation15.0%

Augmentation45.0%

•Conferring with clients to determine materials and cost of furniture items to be made or repaired
•Making and repairing wooden frames, and removing and replacing defective springs
•Removing coverings, webbing and padding from old furniture
•Securing material, padding, springs and webbing to articles to be upholstered
•Measuring and cutting materials and covering furniture
•Seaming cushions and joining sections of covering material
•Attaching ornamental trims, braids and buttons
•Padding and covering spring units to upholster mattresses
•May finish wooden surfaces on furniture
•May remove stains from fabric

Median Age

Female Share

0.0%

Part-Time Share

32.0%

Skill Level

3 / 5

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