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Audio and Video Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Audio and Video Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64,620
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.8% vs 2024
$73,150
Mean Salary
$64,620
Median Salary
$31.07
Hourly Rate
9,280 people work as Audio and Video Technicians in California
Audio and Video Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Audio and Video Technicians in California earn a median salary of $64,620 per year ($5,385/month).
This is 19.0% above the national average of $54,307.
California ranks #6 out of 49 states for Audio and Video Technicians pay.
Approximately 9,280 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Monitoring
3.75
Reading Comprehension
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.5
Operations Monitoring
3.5
Complex Problem Solving
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
4.11
Communications and Media
4.07
English Language
4.03
Telecommunications
3.71
Fine Arts
3.6
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(42.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Audio and Video Technicians in California
Salaries for Audio and Video Technicians in California range from $39,950 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $120,690 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,230 and $87,450.
Median $64,620
P10: $39,950P25: $48,230P75: $87,450P90: $120,690
10th
$39,950
25th
$48,230
Median
$64,620
75th
$87,450
90th
$120,690
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,950
$19.21
$3,329
25th Percentile
$48,230
$23.19
$4,019
Median (50th)
$64,620
$31.07
$5,385
75th Percentile
$87,450
$42.04
$7,287
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$120,690
$58.02
$10,057
Note: The mean (average) salary of $73,150 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Audio and Video Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Audio and Video Technicians in California is $64,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $73,150.
What is the salary range for a Audio and Video Technicians in California?
Salaries for Audio and Video Technicians in California range from $39,950 at the 10th percentile to $120,690 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,230 and $87,450.
What is the starting salary for a Audio and Video Technicians in California?
Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians positions in California typically start around $39,950 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,230 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Audio and Video Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,280 people are employed as Audio and Video Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Audio and Video Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Audio and Video Technicians in California is approximately $31.07 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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