Audio and Video Technicians
Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.
Common Job Titles
- AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician)
- Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
- Media Technician
- Operations Technician
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Audio and Video Technicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
70,080
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $35,290. 25th percentile: U.S. $43,860. 50th percentile: U.S. $54,830. 75th percentile: U.S. $73,590. 90th percentile: U.S. $98,190. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $35,290 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $98,190 |
| Workers on average earn | $61,370 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Computers and Electronics4.1/5
- Communications and Media4.1/5
- English Language4.0/5
- Telecommunications3.7/5
- Fine Arts3.6/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Cisco Webex
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Zoom
Technology Skills
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Apple iMovie
- Blackboard software
- Cisco IOS
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Corel Ulead DVD Workshop
- Voice over internet protocol VoIP system software
Tools & Equipment
- Assistive amplification systems
- Audio presentation systems
- Audioconferencing systems
- Audiovisual A/V mixers
- Cassette players
- Claw hammers
- Compact disk CD burners or players
- Desktop computers