27-4014.00
Sound Engineering Technicians
Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.
Your job is remarkably safe from AI
Safer than 26% of occupations we track
Disruption Vector
Hybrid Threat
Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.
Sound engineering technicians see AI tools like Adobe Podcast's AI audio enhancement, iZotope RX, and AI mixing assistants automate noise removal, loudness normalization, and mixing tasks that once required skilled manual work. Live sound engineering, complex studio session management, and spatial audio design for immersive media remain human-intensive. By 2027, post-production audio work is heavily AI-assisted, reducing demand for entry-level audio engineers while skilled live and immersive audio professionals remain in demand.
Salary & Job Outlook
AI Risk Timeline
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
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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 →