SOC 27-4014
Sound Engineering Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️46/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥13,050
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$66K
$37K – $135K
Projected Growth
📈-1.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖78/100
High exposure
💡 Sound Engineering Technicians face a risk score of 46/100 — 2 points above the national average of 44. With 78/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $66K ($20K 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 46/100, Sound Engineering 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 13,050 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in original creative vision and artistic direction and emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Sound Engineering 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
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI video editing and post-production automation
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
Live performance and audience engagement
📊 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 | 76% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 76% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 72% |