Takeover Tracker
33%medium risk
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
vs

43 shared · 33 different

core competencies

40%medium risk
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAudio and Video Equipment TechniciansOffice Machine Operators, Except Computer
Risk Score33.1%39.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile57th80th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$54,830$39,020
Employment70K25K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Communications and Media
Telecommunications
Computers and Electronics
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Thinking Creatively
Scheduling Work and Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Administration and Management
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

31%

total discount

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

24%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

7 of 15 at risk
88%Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
88%Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
84%Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
84%Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
78%Purchase audio or video equipment.

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

5 of 15 at risk
87%Complete records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs.
87%Maintain stock of supplies, and requisition any needed items.
86%Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
86%File and store completed documents.
71%Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.

Wage Comparison

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer earns -$15,810(-29%) vs Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Audio and Video Equipment TechniciansOffice Machine Operators, Except Computer
10th
$35,290$29,850
25th
$43,860$34,420
Median
$54,830$39,020
75th
$73,590$46,680
90th
$98,190$56,340

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians2028–2035
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Office Machine Operators, Except Computer.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

$36,659

from $54,830

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

$23,506

from $39,020

After adjusting for AI risk, Audio and Video Equipment Technicians offers $13,154 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Audio

0

Unique to Office

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
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