35
/100

SOC 27-4000

Media and Communication Equipment Workers

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

⚠️

35/100

Moderate

US Employment

👥

231,910

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$56K

$33K – $117K

Projected Growth

📈

+1.7%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

35/100

Moderate exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Media and Communication Equipment Workers face a risk score of 35/100 — 9 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →

💡 Workers in this field earn $56K ($10K 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 35/100, Media and Communication Equipment Workers 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 231,910 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming and original creative vision and artistic direction to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Media and Communication Equipment Workers?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →

⚠️ Top Risk Factors

1

Generative AI creating visual art and design assets

2

AI video editing and post-production automation

3

AI music composition and audio production

🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation

Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming

Original creative vision and artistic direction

Live performance and audience engagement

Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution

📊 vs National Average

Median Wage$56K
+$10K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score35/100
-9

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure35/100
-3

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth1.7%
-2.0%

National avg: 3.7%

🔄 Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Artists and Related Workers, All Other23$73K84%
Fashion Designers23$81K84%
Special Effects Artists and Animators25$100K80%