SOC 49-9061
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Risk Score
⚠️77/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥2,010
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$49K
$36K – $77K
Projected Growth
📈-15.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖49/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers face a risk score of 77/100 — 33 points above the national average of 44. With only 49/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $49K ($3K 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 77/100, Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment and automated fault detection via iot sensor networks. The 2,010 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment and customer communication about technical issues to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Predictive maintenance AI reducing reactive repair needs
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment
Customer communication about technical issues
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 59% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 83% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 73% |