The average salary for a audio and video technician in the United States is $59,260, but the range typically falls between $41,440 and $69,980. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.49, with a range between $19.93 and $33.64.
There are approximately 66,700 people employed as a audio and video technician in the United States. With California, New York, Florida employing the highest number of audio and video technicians.The state with the best pay for a audio and video technician is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $72,300, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $39,120.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $33,790 | $16.25 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,440 | $19.93 |
| Median | $51,640 | $24.83 |
| 75th Percentile | $69,980 | $33.64 |
| 90th Percentile | $95,640 | $45.98 |
The salary of a audio and video technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a audio and video technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for audio and video technicians are New Jersey, Washington, District of Columbia, Delaware, New Mexico while the worst states are Arkansas, South Dakota, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $29,150 | $51,520 | $80,000 |
| Alaska | $37,330 | $54,380 | $83,540 |
| Arizona | $33,680 | $50,760 | $72,020 |
| Arkansas | $29,680 | $39,120 | $58,920 |
| California | $38,220 | $72,300 | $110,730 |
| Colorado | $39,060 | $61,010 | $93,000 |
| Connecticut | $40,860 | $67,960 | $99,540 |
| Delaware | $38,610 | $67,850 | $93,140 |
| District of Columbia | $38,500 | $73,570 | $117,770 |
| Florida | $31,890 | $53,980 | $81,140 |
| Georgia | $33,680 | $59,760 | $97,080 |
| Idaho | $27,060 | $50,380 | $71,540 |
| Illinois | $31,200 | $48,660 | $74,000 |
| Indiana | $33,060 | $51,880 | $64,490 |
| Iowa | $35,270 | $50,470 | $62,900 |
| Kansas | $28,130 | $49,020 | $69,240 |
| Kentucky | $20,960 | $42,340 | $62,460 |
| Louisiana | $32,800 | $44,060 | $64,980 |
| Maine | $36,130 | $48,510 | $64,090 |
| Maryland | $40,780 | $61,000 | $85,630 |
| Massachusetts | $35,230 | $61,190 | $91,640 |
| Michigan | $29,080 | $52,030 | $78,820 |
| Minnesota | $31,790 | $47,830 | $73,360 |
| Mississippi | $31,660 | $44,780 | $58,790 |
| Missouri | $31,910 | $57,170 | $82,140 |
| Montana | $31,180 | $44,930 | $57,960 |
| Nebraska | $27,800 | $47,860 | $60,410 |
| Nevada | $38,470 | $63,300 | $82,840 |
| New Hampshire | $31,800 | $56,720 | $82,660 |
| New Jersey | $45,660 | $72,300 | $103,600 |
| New Mexico | $33,930 | $53,500 | $70,460 |
| New York | $38,880 | $67,450 | $105,700 |
| North Carolina | $30,300 | $47,840 | $68,000 |
| North Dakota | $29,190 | $47,430 | $58,220 |
| Ohio | $31,800 | $55,790 | $91,580 |
| Oklahoma | $28,360 | $51,350 | $68,640 |
| Oregon | $31,200 | $51,680 | $76,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,710 | $52,350 | $74,930 |
| Rhode Island | $31,440 | $54,690 | $83,200 |
| South Carolina | $32,770 | $57,600 | $88,600 |
| South Dakota | $30,400 | $40,160 | $53,890 |
| Tennessee | $31,800 | $52,350 | $100,400 |
| Texas | $29,330 | $51,560 | $71,550 |
| Utah | $30,600 | $50,190 | $75,560 |
| Vermont | $31,200 | $45,220 | $62,310 |
| Virginia | $36,570 | $59,700 | $94,630 |
| Washington | $43,680 | $79,020 | $128,270 |
| West Virginia | $25,120 | $43,930 | $65,550 |
| Wisconsin | $29,620 | $49,780 | $71,840 |
| Wyoming | $38,360 | $54,330 | $73,200 |
Even between cities, the salary of a audio and video technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for audio and video technicians is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $82,270.The city with the lowest average salary for audio and video technicians is Brunswick, GA with an average salary of $32,950.
Areas with highest average salaries for audio and video technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for audio and video technicians
The number of audio and video technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of audio and video technicians has increased by 4,340. On average, the number of audio and video technicians has been increasing by 1.7% each year. The salary of audio and video technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of audio and video technicians has increased by $5,870. On average, the salary of audio and video technicians has been increasing by 2.7% each year.
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