SOC 27-4015
Lighting Technicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ45/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ10,130
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$61K
$36K โ $118K
Projected Growth
๐-4.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค31/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Lighting Technicians face a risk score of 45/100 โ 1 points above the national average of 44. With only 31/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $61K ($14K 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 45/100, Lighting Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai video editing and post-production automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 10,130 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming and emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Lighting Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI video editing and post-production automation
AI music composition and audio production
AI copywriting tools reducing editorial demand
Generative AI creating visual art and design assets
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
Emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft
Live performance and audience engagement
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
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
Assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock.
Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements.
Disassemble and store equipment after performances.
Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures.
Install electrical cables or wire fixtures.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
Internet browser software
Office suite software
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 | 74% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 74% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 70% |