Broadcast, sound, and video technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$56,600
~$27/hr · ~$4,717/mo
US Jobs
146K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
6/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 6/10
This occupation is a hybrid of physical labor (setting up hardware, rigging lights, running cables) and digital knowledge work (mixing sound, editing video, managing broadcast signals). While the physical installation tasks are resistant to AI, the digital components—such as sound leveling, video editing, and signal monitoring—are being rapidly automated by AI tools, leading to higher productivity and a projected decline in specialized roles like sound and broadcast technicians.
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
Varies by employer
10-Year Growth
+1% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$27/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,717/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)