AI exposure by occupation, O*NET 27-4011.00

Will AI replace Audio and Video Technicians?

Audio and Video Technicians: AI can already handle 4 of 29 tasks; the work mostly needs a frontier-tier model.

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Every task, scored

The 29 tasks O*NET 30.3 lists for Audio and Video Technicians, from most to least exposed. 4 reach 60 or more, the level at which AI already handles a task.

Task AI exposure Evidence Model tier Importance
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training. 96 Observed Efficient 2.9
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments. 85 Observed Efficient 3.0
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training. 79 Observed Frontier 3.4
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces. 65 Estimated Efficient 3.1
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data. 55 Estimated Frontier 3.7
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems. 55 Estimated Standard 3.6
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions. 55 Estimated Efficient 3.6
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming. 55 Estimated Efficient 3.5
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment. 55 Estimated Frontier 3.5
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms. 55 Estimated Frontier 3.4
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required. 55 Estimated Frontier 3.3
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts. 55 Estimated Efficient 3.3
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities. 55 Estimated Frontier 3.2
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition. 55 Estimated Standard 3.2
Perform narration of productions or present announcements. 55 Estimated Standard 3.0
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures. 55 Estimated Standard 3.0
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.7
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.6
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance. 50 Estimated Efficient 3.4
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.3
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment. 50 Estimated Standard 3.1
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed. 20 Estimated Efficient 4.1
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations. 20 Estimated Efficient 3.7
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment. 20 Estimated Efficient 3.4
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies. 20 Estimated Standard 3.1
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities. 20 Estimated Efficient 3.0
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities. 20 Estimated Efficient 2.9
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment. 15 Estimated No tier 3.4
Diagnose and resolve media system problems. 10 Estimated No tier 3.8

Observed: scored from AI use recorded in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), 3 of 29 tasks. Estimated: scored from the task's O*NET 30.3 work activity, 26 of 29. Importance is O*NET's 1 to 5 rating of how central the task is. Model tier is the lowest tier that can do the task under the published rubric; "No tier" marks hands-on work.

The model tier this role needs

A frontier-tier model or lower covers 93% of the role's importance-weighted task work. 93% of the work is something AI can address at some tier, and 7% is hands-on.

Efficient, standard and frontier tiers come from the JobRoute model tier reference. The recommended tier is the lowest one that covers 80% of the work AI can address. How the method works.

Wages, employment and outlook

US employment
70,230
Median annual wage
$58,100
Middle half of earners
$46,390 to $77,560
Projected change, 2024 to 2034
+3.3%

Employment and wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, national. Projection: BLS Employment Projections 2024 to 2034.

Adjacent roles

The occupations that reuse the most of this role's skills, with the usual time to move. These are the first places to look when you plan to redeploy or retrain people in this role.

Skill overlap and transition time from the JobRoute role adjacency graph on O*NET 30.3 skills.

Questions about Audio and Video Technicians and AI

Will AI replace Audio and Video Technicians?

AI already handles 4 of the 29 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, at a task exposure of 60 or more, and the role's importance-weighted exposure is 47 out of 100. JobRoute scores tasks, not whole jobs, so the score shows how much of the work changes rather than whether the job disappears. BLS projects employment to change by +3.3% from 2024 to 2034.

What is the AI exposure of Audio and Video Technicians?

47 out of 100 on JobRoute's task exposure measure, the importance-weighted average of the role's O*NET task scores. Higher means more of the work is AI-doable today. 3 of the 29 task scores are observed in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), and the other 26 are estimated from each task's O*NET work activity.

Which Audio and Video Technicians tasks can AI already do?

The tasks with the highest exposure are: Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training; Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments; Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training. They are three of the 4 tasks that reach 60 or more.

What AI model tier does this role need?

A frontier-tier model or lower covers 93% of the role's importance-weighted task work. JobRoute assigns each task the lowest tier that can do it under a published rubric and recommends the lowest tier that covers 80% of the work AI can address.

How many people work as Audio and Video Technicians, and what do they earn?

70,230 people in the United States, with a median annual wage of $58,100 (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). BLS Employment Projections expect a change of +3.3% from 2024 to 2034.

How to cite

Data version 2026-11-02, JobRoute method v1.0.0. Download all occupations or this occupation as JSON. Methodology.

JobRoute (2026). AI exposure: Audio and Video Technicians. Data version 2026-11-02, method v1.0.0. Built on O*NET 30.3, BLS OEWS May 2025 and the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026). CC BY 4.0. https://www.jobroute.ai/jobs/audio-and-video-technicians

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