Audio and Video Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for audio and video technicians is $58,100 a year. By state, it ranges from $43,500 in Mississippi to $78,770 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,990
- 25th percentile
- $46,390
- Median
- $58,100
- 75th percentile
- $77,560
- Top 10%
- $100,650
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 70,230 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $78,770 | +36% | $39,150 | $124,130 | 830 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $71,040 | +22% | $47,320 | $106,780 | 2,280 |
| 3 | Maryland | $70,040 | +21% | $47,720 | $102,300 | 1,770 |
| 4 | Washington | $69,270 | +19% | $49,900 | $121,740 | 1,360 |
| 5 | New York | $67,600 | +16% | $42,620 | $115,010 | 7,990 |
| 6 | California | $64,620 | +11% | $39,950 | $120,690 | 9,280 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $64,070 | +10% | $41,470 | $83,900 | 150 |
| 8 | Nevada | $62,770 | +8% | $40,910 | $97,830 | 1,580 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $62,120 | +7% | $41,470 | $100,510 | 820 |
| 10 | Alaska | $62,060 | +7% | $43,040 | $89,240 | 70 |
| 11 | Illinois | $60,740 | +5% | $31,200 | $108,610 | 3,020 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $60,150 | +4% | $35,380 | $84,260 | 430 |
| 13 | Delaware | $59,700 | +3% | $48,370 | $78,760 | 130 |
| 14 | Michigan | $58,300 | 0% | $37,640 | $77,610 | 1,700 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $56,890 | −2% | $38,590 | $93,080 | 3,080 |
| 16 | Colorado | $56,790 | −2% | $41,700 | $82,630 | 830 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $56,180 | −3% | $34,560 | $81,950 | 170 |
| 18 | Florida | $54,230 | −7% | $37,980 | $81,010 | 6,000 |
| 19 | Virginia | $53,960 | −7% | $39,060 | $85,320 | 1,900 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $53,800 | −7% | $34,960 | $79,320 | 960 |
| 21 | Oregon | $52,000 | −10% | $36,550 | $80,340 | 630 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $52,000 | −10% | $40,570 | $113,840 | 440 |
| 23 | Vermont | $51,500 | −11% | $35,070 | $82,890 | 170 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $51,390 | −12% | $36,440 | $82,230 | 760 |
| 25 | Georgia | $51,350 | −12% | $39,470 | $104,730 | 1,630 |
| 26 | Iowa | $51,030 | −12% | $35,980 | $77,910 | 290 |
| 27 | Missouri | $50,680 | −13% | $37,830 | $85,150 | 1,370 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $50,660 | −13% | $35,380 | $76,690 | 290 |
| 29 | Alabama | $50,160 | −14% | $23,660 | $80,090 | 320 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $50,110 | −14% | $40,680 | $76,770 | 100 |
| 31 | Kansas | $50,030 | −14% | $38,700 | $80,820 | 220 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $49,970 | −14% | $32,830 | $84,390 | 1,640 |
| 33 | Idaho | $49,950 | −14% | $37,790 | $88,470 | 210 |
| 34 | Ohio | $49,890 | −14% | $37,110 | $79,590 | 1,430 |
| 35 | Indiana | $49,870 | −14% | $31,880 | $70,320 | 1,390 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $49,680 | −14% | $47,870 | $69,140 | 50 |
| 37 | Texas | $49,440 | −15% | $34,810 | $79,570 | 4,280 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $49,010 | −16% | $37,140 | $77,800 | 540 |
| 39 | Utah | $48,730 | −16% | $30,440 | $126,970 | 1,880 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $48,320 | −17% | $34,820 | $78,610 | 600 |
| 41 | Arizona | $47,140 | −19% | $37,910 | $75,390 | 1,340 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $47,070 | −19% | $26,260 | $62,090 | 420 |
| 43 | Montana | $46,700 | −20% | $37,660 | $65,370 | 140 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $46,700 | −20% | $36,380 | $64,300 | 1,870 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $46,590 | −20% | $35,500 | $87,920 | 200 |
| 46 | Maine | $46,080 | −21% | $40,760 | $71,340 | 150 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $44,480 | −23% | $36,470 | $63,140 | 860 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $43,910 | −24% | $31,780 | $78,190 | 150 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $43,500 | −25% | $27,970 | $61,500 | 200 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Audio and Video Technicians salary questions
Which state pays audio and video technicians the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $78,770 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $58,100). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays audio and video technicians the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $43,500 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most audio and video technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 9,280, with a median of $64,620.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.