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Audio and Video Technicians is a notable career in the 27 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Audio and Video Technicians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 27-4011 |
| title | Audio and Video Technicians |
| onet code | 27-4011.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 27 |
| tot emp | 70,080 |
| a mean | 61,370 |
| a median | 54,830 |
| a pct10 | 35,290 |
| a pct25 | 43,860 |
| a pct75 | 73,590 |
| a pct90 | 98,190 |
| h mean | 29 |
| h median | 26 |
The day-to-day work of a audio and video technicians typically centers on notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Monitoring, Critical Thinking, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.31 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working audio and video technicians, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (42.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 43% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in New Jersey at $75,220 and lowest in Mississippi at $33,210 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (New Jersey, Washington, District of Columbia, Delaware, New York) average $70,672. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $75,220 | $79,950 | $51,340 | $124,800 | 2,190 |
| Washington | $73,160 | $82,130 | $45,850 | $133,360 | 1,370 |
| District of Columbia | $72,030 | $76,440 | $42,420 | $115,760 | 670 |
| Delaware | $69,310 | $67,120 | $40,180 | $82,220 | 80 |
| New York | $63,640 | $73,720 | $40,390 | $123,460 | 8,700 |
| Connecticut | $63,000 | $69,330 | $39,470 | $102,170 | 650 |
| California | $62,240 | $72,840 | $38,600 | $120,440 | 10,140 |
| Massachusetts | $61,680 | $63,730 | $43,430 | $88,030 | 1,330 |
| New Hampshire | $61,410 | $62,510 | $32,900 | $95,070 | 140 |
| Hawaii | $60,180 | $59,450 | $33,430 | $83,590 | 430 |
| Maryland | $59,820 | $61,150 | $43,190 | $80,490 | 1,440 |
| Wyoming | $59,390 | $57,830 | $45,230 | $76,100 | 60 |
| Nevada | $59,270 | $67,130 | $43,260 | $90,450 | 1,750 |
| West Virginia | $58,000 | $62,390 | $31,440 | $90,580 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,450 | $61,300 | $34,380 | $88,500 | 3,040 |
| Rhode Island | $57,250 | $58,670 | $38,710 | $77,720 | 260 |
| Missouri | $56,830 | $60,360 | $36,740 | $94,430 | 1,270 |
| Illinois | $55,030 | $57,620 | $35,180 | $77,700 | 2,190 |
| Colorado | $54,920 | $58,740 | $39,060 | $79,520 | 930 |
| Oregon | $53,850 | $57,390 | $36,360 | $82,840 | 720 |
| Michigan | $52,240 | $53,500 | $33,980 | $74,100 | 1,550 |
| Georgia | $51,000 | $57,890 | $35,520 | $81,580 | 1,080 |
| Virginia | $50,990 | $56,050 | $36,830 | $76,650 | 2,750 |
| Iowa | $50,720 | $52,920 | $33,480 | $73,140 | 340 |
| Florida | $50,170 | $55,910 | $35,360 | $82,430 | 5,740 |
| Texas | $49,290 | $51,960 | $26,180 | $78,200 | 3,960 |
| Nebraska | $48,470 | $51,160 | $33,430 | $70,870 | 280 |
| Wisconsin | $48,280 | $50,390 | $33,280 | $68,550 | 800 |
| New Mexico | $48,210 | $47,890 | $24,960 | $72,900 | 390 |
| Indiana | $48,190 | $52,540 | $31,340 | $71,240 | 1,330 |
| Alaska | $48,060 | $56,780 | $41,600 | $83,040 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $48,010 | $51,110 | $31,240 | $73,600 | 1,990 |
| Ohio | $47,560 | $51,000 | $34,540 | $74,000 | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $47,460 | $52,760 | $32,900 | $77,110 | 1,330 |
| Oklahoma | $47,320 | $51,250 | $29,870 | $76,480 | 590 |
| Kansas | $47,070 | $53,430 | $37,920 | $77,220 | 200 |
| South Carolina | $46,890 | $57,850 | $32,120 | $91,640 | 650 |
| Idaho | $46,800 | $47,880 | $28,610 | $68,190 | 230 |
| Arizona | $45,790 | $52,790 | $35,290 | $79,510 | 1,680 |
| North Dakota | $45,740 | $45,170 | $26,850 | $57,990 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $43,870 | $45,280 | $32,720 | $62,850 | 1,710 |
| Maine | $43,860 | $47,540 | $39,240 | $67,580 | 140 |
| Montana | $43,500 | $43,730 | $33,230 | $53,360 | 160 |
| Alabama | $43,240 | $48,890 | $21,600 | $79,760 | 400 |
| Vermont | $42,170 | $44,610 | $32,440 | $63,580 | 80 |
| Utah | $41,600 | $44,660 | $28,950 | $70,180 | 1,930 |
| Kentucky | $41,590 | $45,060 | $21,610 | $66,250 | 510 |
| Louisiana | $40,240 | $45,470 | $34,860 | $61,580 | 730 |
| Arkansas | $38,620 | $44,450 | $30,090 | $69,380 | 210 |
| South Dakota | $37,440 | $42,090 | $31,250 | $57,680 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $33,210 | $40,160 | $27,220 | $52,990 | 130 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for audio and video technicians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Audio Installer or Audio Technician frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Audio and Video Technicians compares to others in the 27 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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