Audio and Video Technician Salary
Audio and Video Technicians earn a median $58,100 a year nationally. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
U.S. median
$58,100
$27.93 per hour
Range
$37,990 – $100,650
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
70,230
across the U.S.
Audio and Video Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$48,863
per year · effective tax rate 15.9%
$4,072Monthly
$2,036Twice a month
$1,879Every 2 weeks
$23.49Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,792
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,602
- Medicare (1.45%)$842
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$48,863
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,990 | $18.26 | $32,705 |
| 25th percentile | $46,390 | $22.30 | $39,454 |
| Median (50th) | $58,100 | $27.93 | $48,863 |
| 75th percentile | $77,560 | $37.29 | $63,393 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,650 | $48.39 | $79,637 |
Best cities for audio and video technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City, NJ | $79,610 | $61,954 | $62,671 | 560 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $74,380 | $57,768 | $53,055 | 2,210 |
| 3 | Las Vegas, NV | $62,770 | $52,616 | $52,503 | 1,360 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $69,270 | $57,561 | $51,795 | 1,010 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $75,540 | $58,159 | $50,305 | 1,370 |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | $62,910 | $50,305 | $50,156 | 770 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $72,300 | $56,386 | $50,093 | 7,800 |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | $65,270 | $51,888 | $49,660 | 810 |
| 9 | Indianapolis, IN | $58,340 | $47,365 | $49,495 | 700 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $62,320 | $50,341 | $49,087 | 1,350 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $63,780 | $50,415 | $48,665 | 2,490 |
| 12 | Austin, TX | $56,210 | $47,345 | $48,278 | 590 |
| 13 | Orlando, FL | $56,660 | $47,706 | $47,039 | 1,800 |
| 14 | Dallas, TX | $56,740 | $47,771 | $46,339 | 1,240 |
| 15 | Los Angeles, CA | $64,900 | $51,504 | $45,351 | 4,710 |
| 16 | Tampa, FL | $53,970 | $45,545 | $45,143 | 560 |
| 17 | Nashville, TN | $51,370 | $43,456 | $45,108 | 960 |
| 18 | St. Louis, MO | $52,030 | $42,478 | $44,672 | 680 |
| 19 | Denver, CO | $57,970 | $46,917 | $44,352 | 520 |
| 20 | San Antonio, TX | $49,130 | $41,656 | $43,980 | 500 |
| 21 | Riverside, CA | $58,380 | $46,777 | $43,946 | 490 |
| 22 | Pittsburgh, PA | $50,500 | $41,206 | $43,526 | 690 |
| 23 | Minneapolis, MN | $56,730 | $45,428 | $43,339 | 740 |
| 24 | Houston, TX | $50,410 | $42,684 | $43,278 | 820 |
| 25 | San Diego, CA | $59,470 | $47,573 | $42,519 | 750 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Atlantic City, NJ — $79,610
- San Francisco, CA — $75,540
- Washington, DC — $74,380
- New York, NY — $72,300
- Seattle, WA — $69,270
- Baltimore, MD — $65,270
- Los Angeles, CA — $64,900
- Chicago, IL — $63,780
- Detroit, MI — $62,910
- Las Vegas, NV — $62,770
- Philadelphia, PA — $62,320
- San Diego, CA — $59,470
- Riverside, CA — $58,380
- Indianapolis, IN — $58,340
- Denver, CO — $57,970
Audio and Video Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $78,770 | $60,518 | $39,150 – $124,130 | 830 |
| New Jersey | $71,040 | $56,429 | $47,320 – $106,780 | 2,280 |
| Maryland | $70,040 | $55,140 | $47,720 – $102,300 | 1,770 |
| Washington | $69,270 | $57,561 | $49,900 – $121,740 | 1,360 |
| New York | $67,600 | $53,333 | $42,620 – $115,010 | 7,990 |
| California | $64,620 | $51,305 | $39,950 – $120,690 | 9,280 |
| Rhode Island | $64,070 | $51,874 | $41,470 – $83,900 | 150 |
| Nevada | $62,770 | $52,616 | $40,910 – $97,830 | 1,580 |
| Connecticut | $62,120 | $50,223 | $41,470 – $100,510 | 820 |
| Alaska | $62,060 | $52,045 | $43,040 – $89,240 | 70 |
| Illinois | $60,740 | $48,123 | $31,200 – $108,610 | 3,020 |
| Hawaii | $60,150 | $47,469 | $35,380 – $84,260 | 430 |
| Delaware | $59,700 | $47,512 | $48,370 – $78,760 | 130 |
| Michigan | $58,300 | $46,797 | $37,640 – $77,610 | 1,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,890 | $46,145 | $38,590 – $93,080 | 3,080 |
| Colorado | $56,790 | $46,020 | $41,700 – $82,630 | 830 |
| New Hampshire | $56,180 | $47,321 | $34,560 – $81,950 | 170 |
| Florida | $54,230 | $45,754 | $37,980 – $81,010 | 6,000 |
| Virginia | $53,960 | $43,248 | $39,060 – $85,320 | 1,900 |
| Minnesota | $53,800 | $43,273 | $34,960 – $79,320 | 960 |
| Oregon | $52,000 | $40,242 | $36,550 – $80,340 | 630 |
| South Carolina | $52,000 | $41,999 | $40,570 – $113,840 | 440 |
| Vermont | $51,500 | $42,269 | $35,070 – $82,890 | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $51,390 | $41,992 | $36,440 – $82,230 | 760 |
| Georgia | $51,350 | $41,397 | $39,470 – $104,730 | 1,630 |
| Iowa | $51,030 | $41,895 | $35,980 – $77,910 | 290 |
| Missouri | $50,680 | $41,457 | $37,830 – $85,150 | 1,370 |
| Nebraska | $50,660 | $41,460 | $35,380 – $76,690 | 290 |
| Alabama | $50,160 | $40,241 | $23,660 – $80,090 | 320 |
| North Dakota | $50,110 | $42,443 | $40,680 – $76,770 | 100 |
| Kansas | $50,030 | $40,387 | $38,700 – $80,820 | 220 |
| Tennessee | $49,970 | $42,331 | $32,830 – $84,390 | 1,640 |
| Idaho | $49,950 | $40,776 | $37,790 – $88,470 | 210 |
| Ohio | $49,890 | $41,677 | $37,110 – $79,590 | 1,430 |
| Indiana | $49,870 | $40,809 | $31,880 – $70,320 | 1,390 |
| Wyoming | $49,680 | $42,098 | $47,870 – $69,140 | 50 |
| Texas | $49,440 | $41,905 | $34,810 – $79,570 | 4,280 |
| Oklahoma | $49,010 | $39,900 | $37,140 – $77,800 | 540 |
| Utah | $48,730 | $40,108 | $30,440 – $126,970 | 1,880 |
| Kentucky | $48,320 | $39,432 | $34,820 – $78,610 | 600 |
| Arizona | $47,140 | $39,087 | $37,910 – $75,390 | 1,340 |
| New Mexico | $47,070 | $38,944 | $26,260 – $62,090 | 420 |
| Montana | $46,700 | $38,265 | $37,660 – $65,370 | 140 |
| North Carolina | $46,700 | $38,349 | $36,380 – $64,300 | 1,870 |
| West Virginia | $46,590 | $38,246 | $35,500 – $87,920 | 200 |
| Maine | $46,080 | $37,277 | $40,760 – $71,340 | 150 |
| Louisiana | $44,480 | $36,972 | $36,470 – $63,140 | 860 |
| Arkansas | $43,910 | $35,962 | $31,780 – $78,190 | 150 |
| Mississippi | $43,500 | $36,124 | $27,970 – $61,500 | 200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a audio and video technician make?
The national median salary for audio and video technicians is $58,100 a year ($27.93 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,990 and the top 10% earn over $100,650. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays audio and video technicians the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $78,770. After taxes and local prices, Atlantic City, NJ offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many audio and video technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 70,230 people work as audio and video technicians nationwide.
All 30 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Atlantic City, NJ
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Riverside, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Washington, DC