Ainxiety | Car Washes

Car Washes

# 1882 overall · better than -22.6% of other industries

4.3/5Moderate Risk
AInxiety Score™

3/5

Data Intensity

4/5

Regulatory Compliance

4/5

Capex Requirements

4/5

Workforce Flexibility

4/5

Adaptability

5/5

Complexity

Car Washes are a prime candidate for AI integration due to the highly standardized and repetitive nature of the tasks involved. Regulatory and compliance barriers are low, enabling easier implementation of AI technologies. Moderate infrastructure requirements focused on digital enhancements and a predominantly low-skill workforce further support automation potential. The industry's strong adaptability to new technologies also facilitates the transition towards automated systems.

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How long until this industry is significantly impacted by AI?

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5+ years

Never

Risk composition of jobs in this industry

0 jobs in Automotive Repair and Maintenance

23.7%

236,770

2.8Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

14.9%

149,060

4.0Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

11.1%

111,200

2.8Automotive Body and Related Repairers

6.2%

265,640

1.5Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

5.8%

57,760

1.5General and Operations Managers

4.6%

45,810

2.2First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

3.7%

36,770

3.8Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants

3.3%

142,830

3.2Manicurists and Pedicurists

3.2%

32,060

4.2Office Clerks, General

2.9%

28,790

2.2Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

2.7%

26,680

3.8Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

2.2%

21,850

2.7Recycling Coordinators

2.2%

21,820

3.7Counter and Rental Clerks

2.0%

20,490

4.2Cost Estimators

1.7%

17,080

3.8Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

1.6%

15,890

3.8Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

1.6%

15,640

3.3Customer Service Representatives

1.5%

14,910

3.8Helpers--Installation, Maintece, and Repair Workers

1.5%

14,800

3.3Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

1.1%

49,350

1.8Labor Relations Specialists

1.1%

49,400

1.5Skincare Specialists

1.1%

47,940

0.5Massage Therapists

0.9%

9,530

4.0Tire Repairers and Changers

0.9%

40,970

2.2First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

0.9%

13,280

2.3Home Appliance Repairers

0.9%

39,670

3.1Bartenders

0.9%

8,670

3.0Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

0.9%

8,600

3.8Cashiers

0.9%

8,610

3.8Parts Salespersons

0.8%

12,170

2.5Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

0.8%

34,690

1.7Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

0.8%

10,680

2.5Medical Equipment Repairers

0.8%

32,460

1.5Fundraisers

0.8%

32,370

1.3Funeral Attendants

0.7%

28,690

0.7Childcare Workers

0.7%

28,060

1.5Recreation Workers

0.6%

27,330

1.7Social and Human Service Assistants

0.6%

27,400

0.2Clergy

0.6%

6,250

2.6First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

0.6%

6,220

2.8Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

0.6%

25,420

4.0Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

0.6%

23,910

1.5Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

0.5%

5,000

3.2Light Truck Drivers

0.5%

4,900

3.8Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

0.5%

19,890

2.1Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

0.5%

4,490

3.2Receptionists and Information Clerks

0.5%

19,350

0.4Directors, Religious Activities and Education

0.4%

18,190

1.0Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

0.4%

17,720

1.3Social and Community Service Managers

0.4%

17,570

1.8Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other

0.4%

3,940

2.8Maintece and Repair Workers, General

0.4%

16,170

0.8Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

0.4%

5,060

2.8Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

0.3%

15,010

2.0Barbers

0.3%

4,800

3.3Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

0.3%

14,030

1.6Funeral Home Managers

0.3%

2,870

3.8Helpers--Production Workers

0.3%

12,100

3.6Waiters and Waitresses

0.3%

12,170

1.1Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

0.3%

2,720

3.9Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

0.3%

2,730

2.5First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

0.3%

2,660

3.3Retail Salespersons

0.3%

11,320

2.1Public Relations Managers

0.2%

2,390

3.2Accountants and Auditors

0.2%

10,150

1.5Personal Care Aides

0.2%

10,270

0.1Religious Workers, All Other

0.2%

2,150

4.0Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

0.2%

9,670

1.7Fundraising Managers

0.2%

2,140

2.0Installation, Maintece, and Repair Workers, All Other

0.2%

8,910

1.1Animal Trainers

0.2%

2,000

3.9Stockers and Order Fillers

0.2%

1,880

2.8Business Operations Specialists, All Other

0.2%

1,890

3.2Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

0.2%

2,720

2.4Millwrights

0.2%

2,700

2.5Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

0.2%

8,400

1.5Teaching Assistants, Special Education

0.2%

1,850

3.2Upholsterers

0.2%

1,820

4.3Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

0.2%

1,840

2.5Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

0.2%

7,810

0.8Child, Family, and School Social Workers

0.2%

7,490

3.5Cooks, Restaurant

0.2%

7,190

3.7Amusement and Recreation Attendants

0.2%

7,340

4.0Shampooers

0.2%

1,610

2.1Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

0.2%

1,620

2.3Transportation Inspectors

0.2%

1,590

2.3Glaziers

0.2%

2,290

2.0Wind Turbine Service Technicians

0.1%

6,570

0.5Musicians and Singers

0.1%

6,580

2.7Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

0.1%

1,380

3.3Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

0.1%

1,810

2.7Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

0.1%

1,820

3.8Furniture Finishers

0.1%

5,570

1.2Coaches and Scouts

0.1%

5,620

2.8First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

0.1%

1,220

1.5Sales Managers

0.1%

1,200

2.8Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

0.1%

1,160

3.7Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

0.1%

1,200

2.8First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

0.1%

5,050

2.0Personal Service Managers, All Other

0.1%

5,200

2.5Concierges

0.1%

1,100

1.5Managers, All Other

0.1%

1,080

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

0.1%

4,790

2.2Editors

0.1%

4,750

1.3Registered Nurses

0.1%

980

3.8Billing and Posting Clerks

0.1%

1,030

1.7Training and Development Specialists

0.1%

970

2.3Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

0.1%

4,140

1.7Conservation Scientists

0.1%

4,150

0.9Community Health Workers

0.1%

900

3.8Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

0.1%

1,300

2.0Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

0.1%

820

3.5Procurement Clerks

0.1%

830

3.8Machinists

0.1%

1,170

2.3Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

0.1%

1,160

2.2Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

0.1%

3,650

2.0Tutors

0.1%

3,590

1.0Music Directors and Composers

0.1%

3,560

1.3Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

0.1%

3,410

3.8Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

0.1%

3,260

1.0Embalmers

0.1%

740

2.5Human Resources Specialists

0.1%

740

3.1Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

0.1%

690

4.1Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

0.1%

660

3.0Driver/Sales Workers

0.1%

670

3.2Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

0.1%

1,010

1.8Construction Laborers

0.1%

940

2.8Computer Network Support Specialists

0.1%

1,010

3.3Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

0.1%

1,050

1.2Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

0.1%

1,010

3.8Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

0.1%

3,040

2.2Instructional Coordinators

0.1%

3,050

4.7Dishwashers

0.1%

2,950

3.7Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants

0.1%

2,810

2.9Crematory Operators

0.1%

3,070

3.3Baggage Porters and Bellhops

0.1%

3,010

0.8Mental Health Counselors

0.1%

2,810

1.2Counselors, All Other

0.1%

2,900

1.7Health Education Specialists

0.1%

560

3.8Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

0.1%

620

3.8Parking Attendants

0.1%

830

2.0Boilermakers

0.1%

790

2.5Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

0.1%

2,480

1.2Teachers and Instructors, All Other

0.1%

2,410

2.8Gambling Service Workers, All Other

0.1%

2,450

2.0Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

0.1%

2,700

1.5Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

0.1%

2,480

1.0Social Workers, All Other

0.1%

500

3.8Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

0.1%

540

3.1Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

0.1%

460

3.3Computer User Support Specialists

0.1%

670

3.2Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

0.1%

740

2.1Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

0.1%

780

3.5Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

0.1%

780

3.7Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

0.1%

2,040

1.3Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

0.1%

2,320

2.5Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

0.1%

2,020

2.0Chefs and Head Cooks

0.1%

2,020

3.8Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

0.1%

2,220

3.9Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

0.1%

2,360

0.6Healthcare Social Workers

0.0%

370

0.5Chief Executives

0.0%

400

2.8Administrative Services Managers

0.0%

380

2.8Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

0.0%

350

3.9Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

0.0%

580

1.6Architectural and Engineering Managers

0.0%

550

2.3Engineers, All Other

0.0%

610

2.3Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

0.0%

630

2.5Computer Systems Analysts

0.0%

540

3.0Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

0.0%

510

1.8Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

0.0%

590

3.8Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

0.0%

620

3.2Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

0.0%

600

3.2Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

0.0%

1,510

4.2Machine Feeders and Offbearers

0.0%

1,790

1.1Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

0.0%

1,770

2.8Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

0.0%

1,680

1.4Writers and Authors

0.0%

1,640

2.2Education Administrators, All Other

0.0%

1,730

1.3Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

0.0%

1,940

1.5Medical and Health Services Managers

0.0%

1,530

3.0Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

0.0%

1,880

1.3Veterinarians

0.0%

1,900

1.0Nursing Assistants

0.0%

1,910

0.7Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

0.0%

1,570

0.8Rehabilitation Counselors

0.0%

270

3.0Facilities Managers

0.0%

280

2.2Financial Managers

0.0%

350

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

0.0%

350

4.8Data Entry Keyers

0.0%

330

2.5Painters, Construction and Maintece

0.0%

330

2.0Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

0.0%

300

2.5Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

0.0%

350

2.5Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

0.0%

340

2.5First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

0.0%

500

1.2Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

0.0%

410

1.8Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

0.0%

420

2.5Bicycle Repairers

0.0%

420

2.2Watch and Clock Repairers

0.0%

430

3.8Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

0.0%

1,090

1.5Producers and Directors

0.0%

1,340

1.5Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

0.0%

1,430

1.7Dietitians and Nutritionists

0.0%

1,090

1.2Natural Sciences Managers

0.0%

1,210

1.2Nurse Practitioners

0.0%

1,360

2.1Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

0.0%

1,420

1.2Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

0.0%

1,160

3.8Cooks, Short Order

0.0%

1,140

3.2Gambling Dealers

0.0%

1,370

3.4Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

0.0%

1,280

1.7Tour Guides and Escorts

0.0%

1,390

0.8Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

0.0%

1,260

3.2Paralegals and Legal Assistants

0.0%

1,310

3.5Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

0.0%

1,200

3.3Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

0.0%

190

2.5Marketing Managers

0.0%

160

2.5Industrial Production Managers

0.0%

210

4.1Sewing Machine Operators

0.0%

150

4.2Material Moving Workers, All Other

0.0%

180

4.7File Clerks

0.0%

160

4.0Order Clerks

0.0%

230

2.2Carpenters

0.0%

180

2.3Software Developers

0.0%

170

3.9Fast Food and Counter Workers

0.0%

210

3.2Grounds Maintece Workers, All Other

0.0%

160

2.8Sales and Related Workers, All Other

0.0%

340

1.6Construction Managers

0.0%

270

2.0Civil Engineers

0.0%

350

2.6Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

0.0%

320

3.3Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

0.0%

250

2.8Computer Network Architects

0.0%

220

3.8Computer Programmers

0.0%

260

1.2Avionics Technicians

0.0%

340

2.8Mechanical Door Repairers

0.0%

250

1.8Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

0.0%

310

3.8Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

0.0%

260

4.7Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

0.0%

290

2.2Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

0.0%

340

2.0Riggers

0.0%

230

2.2Sales Engineers

0.0%

320

2.3Crane and Tower Operators

0.0%

940

3.6Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

0.0%

720

3.0Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

0.0%

990

1.8Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

0.0%

800

1.5Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

0.0%

920

1.5Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

0.0%

760

1.5Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

0.0%

790

1.5Art Directors

0.0%

970

1.2Artists and Related Workers, All Other

0.0%

890

1.5Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other

0.0%

700

2.0Interpreters and Translators

0.0%

780

2.6Food Service Managers

0.0%

870

2.0Animal Control Workers

0.0%

1,020

1.0Protective Service Workers, All Other

0.0%

780

3.0Credit Counselors

0.0%

1,030

1.8Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

0.0%

750

3.1Cooks, All Other

0.0%

1,000

2.4Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

0.0%

960

2.5Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

0.0%

1,050

1.8Social Science Research Assistants

0.0%

710

3.2Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

0.0%

710

3.7Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

0.0%

780

3.5Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

0.0%

660

2.7Forest and Conservation Workers

0.0%

3.8Bill and Account Collectors

0.0%

110

2.0Computer and Information Systems Managers

0.0%

1.5Human Resources Managers

0.0%

1.8Training and Development Managers

0.0%

120

2.7Compliance Officers

0.0%

3.0Logisticians

0.0%

130

2.2Project Management Specialists

0.0%

2.3Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

0.0%

140

2.9Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

0.0%

130

3.9Production Workers, All Other

0.0%

3.0Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

0.0%

140

4.5Information and Record Clerks, All Other

0.0%

130

4.0Couriers and Messengers

0.0%

100

1.5First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

0.0%

130

2.0Electricians

0.0%

3.2Sheet Metal Workers

0.0%

3.4Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

0.0%

110

2.7Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

0.0%

110

3.0Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

0.0%

2.3Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

0.0%

130

2.1Maintece Workers, Machinery

0.0%

3.1Network and Computer Systems Administrators

0.0%

2.8Web and Digital Interface Designers

0.0%

2.7Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

0.0%

2.5Graphic Designers

0.0%

110

1.8Public Relations Specialists

0.0%

130

1.8Photographers

0.0%

100

2.8Security Guards

0.0%

3.2First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

0.0%

3.8Building Cleaning Workers, All Other

0.0%

3.3Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

0.0%

180

3.2Purchasing Managers

0.0%

130

1.5Aerospace Engineers

0.0%

150

1.8Computer Hardware Engineers

0.0%

180

3.0Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

0.0%

190

3.2Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

0.0%

2.5Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

0.0%

160

1.4Lawyers

0.0%

180

2.0Interior Designers

0.0%

100

3.0Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

0.0%

210

2.1Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

0.0%

130

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers

0.0%

210

1.5Information Security Analysts

0.0%

3.0Database Administrators

0.0%

3.5Web Developers

0.0%

120

2.8Data Scientists

0.0%

3.0Sewers, Hand

0.0%

160

3.7Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other

0.0%

4.3Cutters and Trimmers, Hand

0.0%

4.2Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

0.0%

130

3.7Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

0.0%

100

4.3Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

0.0%

110

4.0Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

0.0%

170

4.5Packers and Packagers, Hand

0.0%

450

4.1Printing Press Operators

0.0%

440

2.8Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

0.0%

390

4.5Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

0.0%

500

2.0Bus Drivers, School

0.0%

460

0.5Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

0.0%

610

1.2Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

0.0%

430

2.5Archivists

0.0%

230

1.2Curators

0.0%

300

1.2Museum Technicians and Conservators

0.0%

490

2.6Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

0.0%

280

3.1Library Technicians

0.0%

640

2.0Floral Designers

0.0%

380

3.0Media and Communication Workers, All Other

0.0%

230

2.7Sound Engineering Technicians

0.0%

340

2.0Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

0.0%

350

1.5Film and Video Editors

0.0%

300

1.8Advertising and Promotions Managers

0.0%

420

2.2Compensation and Benefits Managers

0.0%

510

2.0Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

0.0%

220

1.1Physician Assistants

0.0%

240

1.3Psychiatric Technicians

0.0%

220

3.7Medical Records Specialists

0.0%

310

1.0Athletic Trainers

0.0%

500

2.8Medical Assistants

0.0%

640

1.5First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

0.0%

400

1.8First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other

0.0%

290

0.8Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers

0.0%

540

2.3Cooks, Private Household

0.0%

360

3.0Budget Analysts

0.0%

270

1.9Personal Financial Advisors

0.0%

280

2.1Financial Risk Specialists

0.0%

380

3.0Financial Examiners

0.0%

400

3.2Loan Officers

0.0%

430

3.7Statisticians

0.0%

260

2.0Soil and Plant Scientists

0.0%

500

3.7Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other

0.0%

510

3.2Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

0.0%

380

2.8Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other

0.0%

350

2.0Foresters

0.0%

440

1.5Epidemiologists

0.0%

460

1.0Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

0.0%

640

1.9Economists

0.0%

310

3.0Survey Researchers

0.0%

270

0.8Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

0.0%

340

1.7Urban and Regional Planners

0.0%

480

1.5Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

0.0%

580

2.4Forest and Conservation Technicians

0.0%

280

0.2Marriage and Family Therapists

0.0%

610

3.1Legal Support Workers, All Other

0.0%

290

2.5Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

0.0%

590

3.5Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

0.0%

250

4.6Desktop Publishers

0.0%

270

4.2Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

0.0%

220

3.4Proofreaders and Copy Markers

0.0%

450

2.3First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

0.0%

630

4.0Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

0.0%

440

3.7Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

0.0%

230

2.5Advertising Sales Agents

0.0%

330

3.0Demonstrators and Product Promoters

0.0%

340

2.8Real Estate Sales Agents

0.0%

260

3.8Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

0.0%

450

3.5Financial Clerks, All Other

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