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  1. Occupations
  2. Audio and Video Technicians

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.

SOC: 27-4011.00

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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

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 & Technology: Technology Skills

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
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Sound Engineering Technicians 27-4014.00
  • Broadcast Technicians 27-4012.00
  • Lighting Technicians 27-4015.00
  • Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film 27-4031.00
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3023.00

Moderately Similar

  • Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers 49-2097.00
  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians 17-3028.00
  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 49-2094.00
  • Robotics Technicians 17-3024.01
  • Motion Picture Projectionists 39-3021.00

Related

  • Media Technical Directors/Managers 27-2012.05
  • Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072.00
  • Software Developers 15-1252.00
  • Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 49-2022.00
  • Power Distributors and Dispatchers 51-8012.00
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 49-2093.00
  • Film and Video Editors 27-4032.00
  • Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers 49-9061.00
  • Avionics Technicians 49-2091.00
  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 17-3021.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Bachelor's DegreeAgricultural CommunicationsIssuer: Auburn University
  • Short-Term CertificateMedia ProductionIssuer: Lawson State Community College
  • CertificateMedia ProductionIssuer: Lawson State Community College
  • Associate's DegreeMedia ProductionIssuer: Lawson State Community College
  • CourseTechnical Theatre IIIssuer: Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
  • CourseTechnical Theatre IIssuer: Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
  • CourseAudio Production IIIssuer: Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
  • CourseAudio Production IIssuer: Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
  • CertificationCertified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS)Issuer: National Court Reporters Association
  • Associate's DegreeAudio ProductionIssuer: Camden County College