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How much does an audio and video technician make in Santa Maria?

$68,940a year

Median yearly pay for audio and video technicians in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $33.14 an hour or $5,745 a month.

Hourly
$33.14
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
11 of 188
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,970Median: $68,940Highest 10%: $116,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,970$20.18
25th$48,360$23.25
Median$68,940$33.14
75th$85,510$41.11
90th$116,500$56.01

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for audio and video technicians.

San Francisco, CA$75,540
San Jose, CA$73,100
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
Bakersfield, CA$54,690
Vallejo, CA$54,060
Oxnard, CA$52,680
San Luis Obispo, CA$46,350
Audio and Video Technician salary in California Audio and Video Technician salary in all states

Related jobs in Santa Maria

Same field, median yearly pay.

Art Director$109,500
Fashion Designer$108,200
Technical Writer$104,500
Media and Communication Equipment Worker$94,590
Interpreter and Translator$82,440
Interior Designer$78,960
Graphic Designer$78,500
Public Relations Specialist$78,450
Producer and Director$76,860
Editor$73,300
Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an audio and video technician make an hour in Santa Maria?

The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $33.14 ($68,940 a year).

Do audio and video technicians make more in Santa Maria than the national average?

Yes: $68,940 against $58,100 nationally, 19% more.

How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $64,620, so Santa Maria pays 7% more.

Where does Santa Maria rank for audio and video technician pay?

11 of 188 metro areas with data.

How much does an audio and video technician make starting out in Santa Maria?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,500 or more.

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.