27-4011.00

Audio and Video Technicians

Set up, operate, and maintain audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, and recording equipment.

5.2OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 54% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 35% probability of automation for this role
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54%
of jobs safer
65
jobs riskier than this
+9.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

AI-driven audio mixing and automated broadcast systems handle routine tasks. However, live event AV operation, troubleshooting on-the-fly in dynamic environments, and the creative decisions of audio/video production still require skilled technicians.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$49,050
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+9.0%
Faster than average
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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52% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →