Below-Average Risk (35–42%)
Industry occupation-mix grade — shared by every Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys employer tracked
Garmin Ltd
Workforce AI-exposure profile for Garmin Ltd: industry grade B (37.6/100), plus SEC headcount and BLS occupation mix.
Weighted average O*NET AI exposure score for this industry's occupation mix
Garmin Ltd's workforce carries a grade B AI-risk profile (37.6% weighted exposure), 4.3 points below the 41.9% average across 1,965 tracked employers. That is broadly typical of the industries tracked here; it describes the industry, not this company's own staffing.
Where Garmin Ltd sits among tracked employers
Industry occupation-mix AI exposure across the 1,965 public employers tracked. The marker is Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys's value, which every employer we track in that sector shares — it is not a measurement of Garmin Ltd specifically.
Where Garmin Ltd's industry AI exposure sits
Industry occupation-mix AI exposure across tracked public employers
37.6% Lower than most lower than 60% of 1,965 employers
Employers, banded by industry AI-exposure mix
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Source O*NET / PlainWorkforce employer industry mix · 2026-05-15
AI Displacement Risk Analysis
Companies in Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys sit below the typical industry AI-exposure band. Most roles still need dexterity, interpersonal skill, or on-site presence that current AI systems struggle with.
Industry exposure standing
Signature: 37.6/100 (grade B) · industry AI-exposure score (corpus extremity among disclosed peers)
As of May 2026, Garmin Ltd sits near the middle on both disclosed headcount and three-year change. Industry grade B (37.6/100) is shared by every tracked employer in Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys. As of May 2026, Garmin Ltd (GRMN) has no XBRL headcount on file. Industry grade B (37.6/100) from Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys is the primary measurable signal here.
SIC 3812 · NAICS 33 · 6 estimated roles; largest share Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic · sources SEC EDGAR · O*NET 30.0 · BLS industry-occupation distributions.
Estimated Workforce Occupation Mix (Industry Average)
Garmin Ltd does not publish its own occupation breakdown, so this reflects the typical occupation mix for other employers in Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (BLS industry-occupation employment distributions), not company-specific data. AI exposure scores from O*NET Database 30.0.
| Occupation | Est. Workforce Share | AI Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic SOC 51-9195 | | |
| Civil engineering technologists and technicians SOC 17-3022 | | |
| Security and fire alarm systems installers SOC 49-2098 | | |
| Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks SOC 43-5071 | | |
| Funeral home managers SOC 11-9171 | | |
| Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators SOC 53-7071 | | |
Methodology and scoring detail live on our how we score AI exposure page; occupation hubs sit under Browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AI risk grade for Garmin Ltd's industry?
Garmin Ltd (GRMN) maps to Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys with a mid-pack industry AI grade B (37.6/100). That score is identical for every tracked employer in the sector. Companies in Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys sit below the typical industry AI-exposure band. Most roles still need dexterity, interpersonal skill, or on-site presence that current AI systems struggle with.
How is the AI risk score calculated?
The score uses the company's primary industry (SIC 3812: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys), mapped to BLS occupational employment shares. Each occupation gets an O*NET task-level AI exposure weight; the industry mix is the weighted average. 0 = no exposure; 100 = maximum.
Which occupations at Garmin Ltd face the most AI risk?
Largest estimated shares in the Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys mix: Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic (34% AI exposure); Civil engineering technologists and technicians (39% AI exposure); Security and fire alarm systems installers (26% AI exposure). Treat these as industry-typical roles, not Garmin Ltd's published org chart.
How many employees does Garmin Ltd have?
Garmin Ltd does not disclose employee count in recent XBRL filings. Check the latest 10-K or annual report for a current figure.
Has Garmin Ltd had layoffs?
WARN Act layoff notices for Garmin Ltd are published by state labor agencies and the U.S. Department of Labor when a covered mass layoff hits the 100-worker threshold. Many quieter workforce changes never appear in WARN.
What industry is Garmin Ltd in?
Garmin Ltd is classified under SIC 3812 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys), mapping to NAICS sector 33. That classification selects the BLS occupation mix behind the AI exposure grade.
What to do with this
Use Garmin Ltd's risk profile above to plan next steps, not just react to the grade.
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AI risk scores are estimates based on industry-level occupation distributions and may not reflect individual employer hiring practices; this is not financial advice.
AI risk scores are estimates based on industry-level occupation distributions and may not reflect individual employer hiring practices. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (company SIC codes) · O*NET Database 30.0 (AI exposure scores) · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034. This is not financial advice.