SOC 49-9061
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ77/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ2,010
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$49K
$36K โ $77K
Projected Growth
๐-15.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค49/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers face a risk score of 77/100 โ 33 points above the national average of 44. With only 49/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $49K ($3K 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 77/100, Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment and automated fault detection via iot sensor networks. The 2,010 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment and customer communication about technical issues to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Predictive maintenance AI reducing reactive repair needs
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment
Customer communication about technical issues
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
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
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges.
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
Requisition parts or materials.
๐ป Technology Skills
Electronic mail software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Word processing software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Engineering and Technology
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 59% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 83% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 73% |