A/V Tech Salary in the United States

How much does an A/V Tech make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an A/V Tech in the United States is $75,201 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an A/V Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,628
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,148 to $90,081
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,905
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A/V Tech Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $90,081 $7,507 $1,732 $43
Average $75,201 $6,267 $1,446 $36
25th Percentile $66,148 $5,512 $1,272 $32
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Key Factors That Influence A/V Tech Salaries

An A/V Tech'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects A/V Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an A/V Tech'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): $50,793
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,246
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,101
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,063
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,074
Levels Salary
Audio Vis... Level A/V Tech$50,793
Audio Vis... Level A/V Tech$59,246
A/V Tech Level A/V Tech$72,101
Audio Vis... Level A/V Tech$89,063
Audio Vis... Level A/V Tech$85,074
$50,793 0 yr
$59,246 < 2 yrs
$72,101 2-4 yrs
$89,063 5-8 yrs
$85,074 > 8 yrs
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How Do A/V Tech 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 A/V Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,263.
  • California: $82,947.
  • Massachusetts: $81,842.

Top Paying Cities for A/V Teches

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: $94,851
  • San Francisco: $93,813
  • Oakland: $91,836

What Skills Can Increase an A/V Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.32% 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)
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.13% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.32%
Audio Systems 1.53%
Microsoft Office 1.13%
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 A/V Tech's salary.
  • Cisco: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Digital Audio: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cisco
 $81,969
9%
Digital Audio
 $81,969
9%
Process Improvement
 $81,217
8%
Collaboration
 $81,217
8%
Initiative
 $80,465
7%
Written Communication
 $80,465
7%
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A/V Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For A/V Tech roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, A/V Tech positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view A/V Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an A/V Tech

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$94,002$45.025%
Financial Services$90,242$43.020%
Insurance$86,481$42.015%
Biotechnology$82,721$40.010%
Internet$82,721$40.010%

How Education impacts an A/V Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many A/V Teches enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an A/V Tech with a Associate's Degree is between $65,143 and $70,181).

A/V Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for A/V Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 31.6%
Associates 22.7%
Bachelors 41.0%
Masters 3.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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A/V Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an A/V Tech'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.

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$66,148
Average $75,201/year
$90,081
$5,512
Average $6,267/month
$7,507
$1,272
Average $1,446/week
$1,732
$32
Average $36/hour
$43
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $90,081 $7,507 $1,732 $43
Average $75,201 $6,267 $1,446 $36
25th Percentile $66,148 $5,512 $1,272 $32

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Salary Trends for A/V Tech

Salaries for an A/V Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,064 in 2023 to around $58,586 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of A/V Tech salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of A/V Tech Over Time

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$59,064
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2023 $59,064
2024 $58,961
2025 $58,586
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