How much does an audio and video technician make in California?
$64,620a year
Median yearly pay for audio and video technicians in California. That is $31.07 an hour or $5,385 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.07
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,950Median: $64,620Highest 10%: $120,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| 25th | $48,230 | $23.19 | |
| Median | $64,620 | $31.07 | |
| 75th | $87,450 | $42.04 | |
| 90th | $120,700 | $58.02 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $75,540 |
| San Jose, CA | $73,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $68,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $64,900 |
| Salinas, CA | $60,390 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,380 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,130 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $57,560 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $56,790 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $55,290 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $54,690 |
| Vallejo, CA | $54,060 |
| Oxnard, CA | $52,680 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,600 |
| Visalia, CA | $48,450 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for audio and video technicians.
| 3. Maryland | $70,040 |
| 4. Washington | $69,270 |
| 5. New York | $67,600 |
| 6. California | $64,620 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $64,070 |
| 8. Nevada | $62,770 |
| 9. Connecticut | $62,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an audio and video technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $31.07 ($64,620 a year).
Do audio and video technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $64,620 against $58,100 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for audio and video technician pay?
California ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays audio and video technicians the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $75,540 a year.
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.