How much does an audio and video technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.93 an hour or $4,842 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.93
- Average (mean)
- $64,630
- Jobs
- 70,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| 25th | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| Median | $58,100 | $27.93 | |
| 75th | $77,560 | $37.29 | |
| 90th | $100,700 | $48.39 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $78,770 |
| New Jersey | $71,040 |
| Maryland | $70,040 |
| Washington | $69,270 |
| New York | $67,600 |
| California | $64,620 |
| Rhode Island | $64,070 |
| Nevada | $62,770 |
| Connecticut | $62,120 |
| Alaska | $62,060 |
| Illinois | $60,740 |
| Hawaii | $60,150 |
| Delaware | $59,700 |
| Michigan | $58,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,890 |
| Colorado | $56,790 |
| New Hampshire | $56,180 |
| Florida | $54,230 |
| Virginia | $53,960 |
| Minnesota | $53,800 |
| Oregon | $52,000 |
| South Carolina | $52,000 |
| Vermont | $51,500 |
| Wisconsin | $51,390 |
| Georgia | $51,350 |
| Iowa | $51,030 |
| Missouri | $50,680 |
| Nebraska | $50,660 |
| Alabama | $50,160 |
| North Dakota | $50,110 |
| Kansas | $50,030 |
| Tennessee | $49,970 |
| Idaho | $49,950 |
| Ohio | $49,890 |
| Indiana | $49,870 |
| Wyoming | $49,680 |
| Texas | $49,440 |
| Oklahoma | $49,010 |
| Utah | $48,730 |
| Kentucky | $48,320 |
| Arizona | $47,140 |
| New Mexico | $47,070 |
| Montana | $46,700 |
| North Carolina | $46,700 |
| West Virginia | $46,590 |
| Maine | $46,080 |
| Louisiana | $44,480 |
| Arkansas | $43,910 |
| Mississippi | $43,500 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $86,470 |
| Auburn, AL | $79,810 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $79,610 |
| Springfield, MA | $79,470 |
| San Francisco, CA | $75,540 |
| Washington, DC | $74,380 |
| San Jose, CA | $73,100 |
| New York, NY | $72,300 |
| North Port, FL | $71,540 |
| Seattle, WA | $69,270 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $68,940 |
| Trenton, NJ | $68,730 |
| Waterbury, CT | $68,550 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $67,100 |
| Champaign, IL | $66,930 |
In other countries
Audio and Video Technician belongs to the international group "Broadcasting and audiovisual technicians".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Broadcast Technician$59,570
- Sound Engineering Technician$73,130
- Lighting Technician$68,060
- Photographer$44,660
- Camera Operator$74,990
- Film and Video Editor$75,420
- Media and Communication Equipment Worker$70,720
Frequently asked questions
How much does an audio and video technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.93 ($58,100 a year).
How much does an audio and video technician make a month?
About $4,842 a month before tax, based on a median of $58,100 a year.
How much does an audio and video technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,990 or less a year ($18.26 an hour); the top 10% make $100,700 or more.
Which state pays audio and video technicians the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $78,770 a year, followed by New Jersey ($71,040) and Maryland ($70,040).
Which city pays audio and video technicians the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $86,470 a year.
How many audio and video technicians are there in the United States?
About 70,230 people work as audio and video technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.