SOC 27-4011 · May 2025 · United States
Audio and Video Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Audio and Video Technicians across the United States is $58,100 per year, measured over 70,230 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $78,770.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Audio and Video Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 81.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $78,770 and Mississippi pays $43,500.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $78,770 | 830 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $71,040 | 2,280 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $70,040 | 1,770 | |
| 4 | Washington | $69,270 | 1,360 | |
| 5 | New York | $67,600 | 7,990 | |
| 6 | California | $64,620 | 9,280 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $64,070 | 150 | |
| 8 | Nevada | $62,770 | 1,580 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $62,120 | 820 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $62,060 | 70 |
States with the most Audio and Video Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 9,280 | $64,620 | |
| 2 | New York | 7,990 | $67,600 | |
| 3 | Florida | 6,000 | $54,230 | |
| 4 | Texas | 4,280 | $49,440 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 3,080 | $56,890 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 3,020 | $60,740 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 2,280 | $71,040 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 1,900 | $53,960 | |
| 9 | Utah | 1,880 | $48,730 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 1,870 | $46,700 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $86,470 | — |
| 2 | Auburn | $79,810 | 40 |
| 3 | Atlantic City | $79,610 | 560 |
| 4 | Springfield | $79,470 | 60 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $75,540 | 1,370 |
| 6 | Washington | $74,380 | 2,210 |
| 7 | San Jose | $73,100 | 380 |
| 8 | New York | $72,300 | 7,800 |
| 9 | North Port | $71,540 | 210 |
| 10 | Seattle | $69,270 | 1,010 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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