Audio and Video Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for audio and video technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $64,630 ≈ $31/hr
National median salary $58,100
Total employment 70,230 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.3%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 7,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 92,300 → 95,400 (+3,100)
Typical entry education Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$82,040
- Washington$77,940
- New York$75,760
- New Jersey$74,430
- California$73,150
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Mexico$45,770
- Mississippi$47,420
- Arkansas$47,850
- Louisiana$48,850
- North Carolina$48,860
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $82,040 | $78,770 | $39 | +26.9% | 830 |
| 2 | Washington | $77,940 | $69,270 | $37 | +20.6% | 1,360 |
| 3 | New York | $75,760 | $67,600 | $36 | +17.2% | 7,990 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $74,430 | $71,040 | $36 | +15.2% | 2,280 |
| 5 | California | $73,150 | $64,620 | $35 | +13.2% | 9,280 |
| 6 | Maryland | $72,980 | $70,040 | $35 | +12.9% | 1,770 |
| 7 | Nevada | $68,920 | $62,770 | $33 | +6.6% | 1,580 |
| 8 | Illinois | $67,840 | $60,740 | $33 | +5% | 3,020 |
| 9 | Georgia | $67,460 | $51,350 | $32 | +4.4% | 1,630 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $67,010 | $62,120 | $32 | +3.7% | 820 |
| 11 | Alaska | $65,470 | $62,060 | $31 | +1.3% | 70 |
| 12 | South Carolina | $65,240 | $52,000 | $31 | +0.9% | 440 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $64,270 | $64,070 | $31 | -0.6% | 150 |
| 14 | Delaware | $63,070 | $59,700 | $30 | -2.4% | 130 |
| 15 | Utah | $62,030 | $48,730 | $30 | -4% | 1,880 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $61,630 | $56,890 | $30 | -4.6% | 3,080 |
| 17 | Colorado | $61,110 | $56,790 | $29 | -5.4% | 830 |
| 18 | Virginia | $60,630 | $53,960 | $29 | -6.2% | 1,900 |
| 19 | Florida | $59,870 | $54,230 | $29 | -7.4% | 6,000 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $59,460 | $56,180 | $29 | -8% | 170 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $59,360 | $60,150 | $29 | -8.2% | 430 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $58,140 | $53,800 | $28 | -10% | 960 |
| 23 | Idaho | $57,970 | $49,950 | $28 | -10.3% | 210 |
| 24 | Michigan | $57,330 | $58,300 | $28 | -11.3% | 1,700 |
| 25 | Missouri | $57,170 | $50,680 | $27 | -11.5% | 1,370 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $56,570 | $51,390 | $27 | -12.5% | 760 |
| 27 | Oregon | $56,210 | $52,000 | $27 | -13% | 630 |
| 28 | Vermont | $56,040 | $51,500 | $27 | -13.3% | 170 |
| 29 | Kansas | $55,980 | $50,030 | $27 | -13.4% | 220 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $55,540 | $49,680 | $27 | -14.1% | 50 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $55,150 | $49,970 | $27 | -14.7% | 1,640 |
| 32 | Iowa | $54,960 | $51,030 | $26 | -15% | 290 |
| 33 | Ohio | $54,760 | $49,890 | $26 | -15.3% | 1,430 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $54,200 | $49,010 | $26 | -16.1% | 540 |
| 35 | Indiana | $54,010 | $49,870 | $26 | -16.4% | 1,390 |
| 36 | Texas | $53,620 | $49,440 | $26 | -17% | 4,280 |
| 37 | Arizona | $53,520 | $47,140 | $26 | -17.2% | 1,340 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $53,510 | $46,590 | $26 | -17.2% | 200 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $53,470 | $50,660 | $26 | -17.3% | 290 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $53,000 | $48,320 | $25 | -18% | 600 |
| 41 | Alabama | $52,650 | $50,160 | $25 | -18.5% | 320 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $52,330 | $50,110 | $25 | -19% | 100 |
| 43 | Maine | $51,180 | $46,080 | $25 | -20.8% | 150 |
| 44 | Montana | $49,610 | $46,700 | $24 | -23.2% | 140 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $48,860 | $46,700 | $23 | -24.4% | 1,870 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $48,850 | $44,480 | $23 | -24.4% | 860 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $47,850 | $43,910 | $23 | -26% | 150 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $47,420 | $43,500 | $23 | -26.6% | 200 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $45,770 | $47,070 | $22 | -29.2% | 420 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 217 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $86,470 | $82,310 | — |
| 2 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $79,810 | $66,050 | 40 |
| 3 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $79,610 | $78,560 | 560 |
| 4 | Springfield, MA | $79,470 | $71,860 | 60 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $75,540 | $82,250 | 1,370 |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $74,380 | $78,170 | 2,210 |
| 7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $73,100 | $81,730 | 380 |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $72,300 | $77,780 | 7,800 |
| 9 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $71,540 | $69,050 | 210 |
| 10 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $69,270 | $79,730 | 1,010 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing audio and video technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $121,460 | $98,740 | 470 |
| 2 | Outpatient Care Centers | $101,850 | $97,710 | 30 |
| 3 | Software Publishers | $92,050 | $95,990 | 170 |
| 4 | Grantmaking and Giving Services | $84,130 | $77,330 | 80 |
| 5 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | $84,070 | $94,460 | 40 |
| 6 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $83,670 | $87,190 | 60 |
| 7 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $83,420 | $85,140 | 30 |
| 8 | Publishing Industries | $82,270 | $87,840 | 310 |
| 9 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $82,060 | $86,100 | 160 |
| 10 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $79,910 | $86,150 | 140 |
| 11 | Temporary Help Services | $79,190 | $78,580 | — |
| 12 | Casino Hotels | $78,610 | $71,760 | 1,130 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do audio and video technicians make in the U.S.?
The median audio and video technicians salary in the United States is $58,100 per year (mean $64,630), and about 80% earn between $37,990 and $100,650.
How much do audio and video technicians make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $64,630 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays audio and video technicians the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for audio and video technicians at $82,040 per year (median $78,770).
What is the job outlook for audio and video technicians?
Employment is projected to change +3.3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 7,300 openings per year.
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