Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Audio/Video Technician:
52.9%
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 the evolving landscape for Audio and Video Technicians in the age of AI. For instance, "The Hollywood Jobs Most at Risk From AI" reveals that roles in visual effects may face significant challenges, emphasizing the need for technicians to adapt their skill sets. Meanwhile, McKinsey discusses how AI could reshape content production methods, suggesting that technicians who embrace new technologies will remain valuable. By staying informed and evolving alongside AI, students can build a resilient career in an industry that continues to innovate.
What AI could mean for film and TV production and the industry’s future
www.mckinsey.com • 1/23/2026
Industry leaders are questioning how AI could change what and how content is produced. Our research offers three outcomes beyond supply...
Nvidia's Huang says AI boom will create 'six-figure salaries' for those building chip factories
www.cnbc.com • 1/22/2026
Nvidia's Jensen Huang and other leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos highlighted the importance of skilled trade work as AI...
The Hollywood Jobs Most at Risk From AI
www.hollywoodreporter.com • 1/30/2024
A new study finds that finds that generative artificial intelligence poses a threat to workers in visual effects and other postproduction...
Which entertainment jobs are most likely to be disrupted by AI? New study has answers
www.latimes.com • 1/30/2024
A new study estimates that 62000 entertainment jobs in California will be disrupted by artificial intelligence in the next three years.
The Impact of Generative AI on Hollywood and Entertainment | Thomas H. Davenport and Randy Bean
sloanreview.mit.edu • 6/19/2023
New AI tools can produce text, audio, and images. What does that mean for creative professionals? Two experts weigh in.
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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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.
