SOC 27-4011
Audio and Video Technicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ52/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ70,080
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$55K
$35K โ $98K
Projected Growth
๐+3.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค67/100
High exposure
๐ก Audio and Video Technicians face a risk score of 52/100 โ 8 points above the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $55K ($9K above the national median). 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 52/100, Audio and Video Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 70,080 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft and live performance and audience engagement to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Audio and Video Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI video editing and post-production automation
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft
Live performance and audience engagement
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
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
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
๐ป Technology Skills
Video creation and editing software
Web page creation and editing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
Communications and Media
English Language
Telecommunications
Fine Arts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 73% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 73% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 84% |