Audio Video Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Audio Video Engineer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Audio Video Engineer in the United States is $91,569 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, an Audio Video Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,099
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,838 to $101,268
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,890
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Audio Video Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $101,268 $8,439 $1,947 $49
Average $91,569 $7,631 $1,761 $44
25th Percentile $82,838 $6,903 $1,593 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Audio Video Engineer Salaries

An Audio Video Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Audio Video Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Audio Video Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,458
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,560
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,855
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,817
  • Expert (over 8 years): $135,347
Levels Salary
Audio Vis... Level Audio Video Engineer$60,458
Audio Vis... Level Audio Video Engineer$73,560
Audio Vid... Level Audio Video Engineer$90,855
Audio Vis... Level Audio Video Engineer$86,817
Voice Com... Level Audio Video Engineer$135,347
$60,458 0 yr
$73,560 < 2 yrs
$90,855 2-4 yrs
$86,817 5-8 yrs
$135,347 > 8 yrs
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How Do Audio Video Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Audio Video Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $101,385.
  • California: $101,000.
  • Massachusetts: $99,654.

Top Paying Cities for Audio Video Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $115,495
  • San Francisco: $114,360
  • Oakland: $111,824

What Skills Can Increase an Audio Video Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.34% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Audio Systems (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): Audio systems a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound. sound system. electronic equipment - equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
  • Digital Signage (Mentioned in 1.1% Job Postings): Digital signage is a segment of electronic signage. Digital displays use technologies such as LCD, LED, projection and e-paper to display digital images, video, web pages, weather data, restaurant menus, or text.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.34%
Audio Systems 1.53%
Digital Signage 1.1%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Audio Video Engineer's salary.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Technical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Listening
$102,557
12%
Time Management
$98,894
8%
Technical Skills
$98,894
8%
Cisco
$96,147
5%
Innovation
$96,147
5%
Digital Signage
$96,147
5%
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Audio Video Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Audio Video Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Audio Video Engineer

Salaries for an Audio Video Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $69,151 in 2023 to around $69,244 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Audio Video Engineer salary trends, .

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