SOC 27-4012
Broadcast Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️60/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥21,080
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$54K
$29K – $115K
Projected Growth
📈-2.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖67/100
High exposure
💡 Broadcast Technicians face a risk score of 60/100 — 16 points above the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $54K ($8K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 60/100, Broadcast Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like generative ai creating visual art and design assets are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 21,080 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in original creative vision and artistic direction and live performance and audience engagement to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Broadcast Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Generative AI creating visual art and design assets
Automated content curation and social media management
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Live performance and audience engagement
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 74% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 74% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 70% |