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Will AI replace audio and video technicians?AI replacement risk 48% and how the work is changing

United States Film & Video Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$58,100
25th–75th pct. $46,390–$77,560
Top pay (est.)
$130,800
Top 10% $100,650
Pay in 5 years
$67,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$78,200est.
$67,200–$90,700
Outlook score
54/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
48%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.9%
6,600 openings / yr

Will AI replace Audio and Video Technicians? AI replacement risk

48%
Moderate
Ranked #493 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Audio and Video Technicians

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.8
Reading Comprehension
3.6
Monitoring
3.4
Active Listening
3.2
Writing
3.1
Service Orientation
3.1
Coordination
3.1
Operations Monitoring
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
4.8
Communications and Media
4.7
Fine Arts
4.3
Engineering and Technology
4.0
Administration and Management
4.0
English Language
4.0
Telecommunications
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.7

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsHandling and Moving ObjectsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProcessing InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityWritten Comprehension

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
43%
High school diploma
25%
Post-secondary certificate
20%
Associate's degree
11%
Some college
1%

Training before entry

3–6 months
35%
None / short demo
18%
1–3 months
17%
6–12 months
13%
Up to 1 month
10%
1–2 years
7%

Related work experience

1–2 years
37%
2–4 years
19%
4–6 years
14%
None
12%
6–8 years
10%
3–6 months
4%
6–12 months
4%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.