Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Audio/Video Technician:
52.1%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
There are a reasonable number of sources for this result, but there is some disagreement between them.
AI Resilience Report forAudio and Video Technicians
$58,100 median salary•6,600 annual openings•SOC Code: 27-4011.00
Audio and Video Technicians are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
Audio and video technicians land in the "Mostly Resilient" category because while AI is taking over repetitive tasks like transcribing audio, tagging clips, and organizing media files, the hands-on and creative parts of the job still need real people. Installing equipment, troubleshooting gear on the fly, and keeping live events running smoothly all require physical presence, quick judgment, and problem-solving skills that AI simply cannot replicate.
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This role is mostly resilient
Audio and video technicians land in the "Mostly Resilient" category because while AI is taking over repetitive tasks like transcribing audio, tagging clips, and organizing media files, the hands-on and creative parts of the job still need real people. Installing equipment, troubleshooting gear on the fly, and keeping live events running smoothly all require physical presence, quick judgment, and problem-solving skills that AI simply cannot replicate.
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Audio/Video Technician
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Latest AI news for Audio/Video Technician
These articles highlight how AI is transforming the audio and video technician field, offering both challenges and opportunities. For instance, AI can automate complex editing tasks, allowing technicians to focus on creative aspects (Pangeanic), while tools like LANDR show how AI can handle technical tasks like mastering, enhancing productivity (CareerExplorer). Rather than replacing technicians, AI can serve as a powerful tool, enabling them to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. Embracing these advancements can lead to greater efficiency and new creative possibilities.
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the audiovisual ...
blog.pangeanic.com • 10/20/2026
May 28, 2025 — With its impressive capabilities, AI can automate complex video editing tasks and make precise adjustments to both audio and visual elements. Read more
Impact of AI on Audio-Visual Technologies in the Workplace
www.linkedin.com • 10/20/2026
AI is revolutionizing audio-visual (AV) technologies in the workplace, leading to more efficient, interactive, and intelligent systems. Read more
How AI is Transforming the AV Industry: A Revolution in Sight
infinitenetworksinc.com • 10/20/2026
Sep 11, 2023 — It's not only improving audio and video quality but also enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of virtual meetings. With AI's ... Read more
Will AI replace audio engineers?
www.careerexplorer.com • 10/20/2026
AI won't replace audio engineers, but it's already replacing some of the technical grunt work engineers do. Automated mastering tools like LANDR and iZotope now ... Read more
Will AI Replace Audio and Video Technicians? Risk Score
www.aiexposure.org • 10/20/2026
Audio and Video Technicians have an AI automation risk score of 52/100. Learn about risk factors, safe tasks, transition paths, and what audio and video ...
More Career Info
Career: Audio and Video Technicians
They set up and operate sound and video equipment to ensure events, broadcasts, or recordings look and sound great.
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Alternate Titles
Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist) · AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician) · Media Technician · Operations Technician · Audio Technician · Stagehand · Video Technician
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$58,100
Jobs (2025)
87,600
Growth (2025-35)
+3.9%
Annual Openings
6,600
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
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Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
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Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
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Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
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Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
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Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
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Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
