Audio and Video Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for audio and video technicians in the U.S. is $58,100 ($27.93 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $58,100
- Mean annual wage
- $64,630
- Median hourly wage
- $27.93
- Employment
- 70,230
70,230 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,990 | $18.26 |
| 25th percentile | $46,390 | $22.30 |
| Median (50th) | $58,100 | $27.93 |
| 75th percentile | $77,560 | $37.29 |
| 90th percentile | $100,650 | $48.39 |
Highest-paying states for audio and video technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $78,770 | 830 |
| New Jersey | $71,040 | 2,280 |
| Maryland | $70,040 | 1,770 |
| Washington | $69,270 | 1,360 |
| New York | $67,600 | 7,990 |
| California | $64,620 | 9,280 |
| Rhode Island | $64,070 | 150 |
| Nevada | $62,770 | 1,580 |
| Connecticut | $62,120 | 820 |
| Alaska | $62,060 | 70 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $43,500 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $43,910 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $44,480 median annual wage
- Maine: $46,080 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $46,590 median annual wage
About this occupation
Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.
Typical tasks
- Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
- Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
- Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
- Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
- Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
- Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 14.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.7% |
| Associate's degree | 11.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 35.6% |
| Master's degree | 6.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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