Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
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.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
33 tasks analyzed
Select digital images for printing, specify number of images to be printed, and direct to printer, using computer software.
Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols.
Produce color or black-and-white photographs, negatives, or slides, applying standard photographic reproduction techniques and procedures.
Set or adjust machine controls, according to specifications, type of operation, or material requirements.
Review computer-processed digital images for quality.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select digital images for printing, specify number of images to be printed, and direct to printer, using computer software. | - | - | - |
| Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols. | - | - | - |
| Produce color or black-and-white photographs, negatives, or slides, applying standard photographic reproduction techniques and procedures. | - | - | - |
| Set or adjust machine controls, according to specifications, type of operation, or material requirements. | - | - | - |
| Review computer-processed digital images for quality. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$40,100
per year
Mean Wage
$46,050
per year
Employment
6K
workers
Wage Range
$30,840 - $69,290
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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