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AI Work Index

Headline risk

20%

Moderate Risk

Photographic process workers and processing machine operators

United States AI Work Index51-9151

AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.

11.2 current · 10.9 projectedConfidence medium

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $40K

Median annual wage

Demand -3%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media. May perform precision tasks such as editing photographic negatives and prints.

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 40,100

Employment 2024

11.2K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-2.6%

Openings (2024–34)

1.5K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 30,84025th pctl: USD 34,460Median: USD 40,10075th pctl: USD 51,590Top 10%: USD 69,290

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

AdaptabilityDetail orientedCustomer service

Tasks

  • 1. Select digital images for printing, specify number of images to be printed, and direct to printer, using computer software. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Review computer-processed digital images for quality. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Operate scanners or related computer equipment to digitize negatives, photographic prints, or other images. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Set or adjust machine controls, according to specifications, type of operation, or material requirements. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Load digital images onto computers directly from cameras or from storage devices, such as flash memory cards or universal serial bus (USB) devices. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesign

Requirements

License required: <15%No education requirement: 34.6%High school diploma: 65.4%On-the-job training: 84.1%Specific vocational preparation: 11.4%Work pace: 21.7%Pace: Control of workload: <20%

Work context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.9/5
Telephone Conversations 4.4/5
Contact With Others 4.3/5
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.1/5
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General 4.0/5
Time Pressure 4.0/5

Worker profile

Median age 40.6 · 55K employed

Under 25: 4% · 25–54: 80% · 55+: 16%

Related

No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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