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AI Work Index

Headline risk

37%

High Risk

Camera and photographic equipment repairers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 3521title_match

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

2.3 current · 1.9 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $49K

Median annual wage

Demand -15%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 3

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 3% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 49,300

Employment 2024

2.3K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-15.1%

Openings (2024–34)

0.2K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 36,02025th pctl: USD 42,590Median: USD 49,30075th pctl: USD 62,400Top 10%: USD 76,550

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityProblem solving and decision making

Tasks

  • 1. Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Requisition parts or materials. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, or lens carriers, using timing instruments. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordEmail softwareRepairTRAXStatistical process control SPC software

Requirements

License required: 5.1%License required: 94.9%Certificate: <10%Certificate: >90%

Work context

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls 4.7/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.6/5
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.6/5
Freedom to Make Decisions 4.4/5
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals 4.4/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.4/5

Worker profile

Median age 47.9 · 55K employed

Under 25: 2% · 25–54: 60% · 55+: 36%

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