Verdict
Graphic Designer and Video Editor are effectively tied on AI exposure (61 vs 64). Choose on pay, interest and entry cost — not on automation risk.
Creative & Media
61 /100
Creates visual concepts for brands, products and media.
Full risk profile →| Metric | Graphic Designer | Video Editor |
|---|---|---|
| AI Fear Score | 61/100 | 64/100 |
| Risk band | At risk | At risk |
| Automation probability | 45% | 55% |
| LLM task exposure | 80% | 75% |
| Median pay (BLS) | $58,000 | $66,000 |
| US workers | 260,000 | 70,000 |
| Timeline | 1–4 years — image models commoditize routine production work. | 1–4 years — AI auto-edits, captions and reformats clips. |
The usual pivots that reuse your experience while cutting exposure: Creative director, Post-production supervisor. See the full plan →
They're effectively tied: Graphic Designer scores 61/100 and Video Editor scores 64/100 on our AI exposure scale.
Video Editor pays more at the median: $66,000 vs $58,000 (BLS May 2024).
Scores are estimates, not predictions — two research anchors applied to task mixes, with BLS May-2024 wages and employment. Not career advice.