Audiovisual Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Audiovisual Project Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Audiovisual Project Manager in the United States is $86,838 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Audiovisual Project Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,470
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,011 to $98,161
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,153
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Audiovisual Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $98,161 $8,180 $1,888 $47
Average $86,838 $7,237 $1,670 $42
25th Percentile $76,011 $6,334 $1,462 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Audiovisual Project Manager Salaries

An Audiovisual Project Manager'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 Audiovisual Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Audiovisual Project Manager'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): $82,091
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $107,007
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,880
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,005
  • Expert (over 8 years): $134,104
Levels Salary
Voice Com... Level Audiovisual Project Manager$82,091
Voice Com... Level Audiovisual Project Manager$107,007
Voice Com... Level Audiovisual Project Manager$128,880
Audiovisu... Level Audiovisual Project Manager$86,005
Voice Com... Level Audiovisual Project Manager$134,104
$82,091 0 yr
$107,007 < 2 yrs
$128,880 2-4 yrs
$86,005 5-8 yrs
$134,104 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Audiovisual Project Manager 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 Audiovisual Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $96,147.
  • California: $95,782.
  • Massachusetts: $94,506.

Top Paying Cities for Audiovisual Project Managers

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: $109,529
  • San Francisco: $108,330
  • Oakland: $106,047

What Skills Can Increase an Audiovisual Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.59% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Food Safety (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.
  • Video Production (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): Video production is the process of producing video content. It is the equivalent of filmmaking, but with images recorded digitally instead of on film stock. There are three stages of video production: pre-production, production, and post-production. Pre-production involves all of the planning aspects of the video production process before filming begins. This includes scriptwriting, scheduling, logistics, and other administrative duties. Production is the phase of video production which captures the video content (moving images / videography) and involves filming the subject(s) of the video. Post-production is the action of selectively combining those video clips through video editing into a finished product that tells a story or communicates a message in either a live event setting (live production), or after an event has occurred (post-production). Currently, the majority of video content is captured through electronic media like an SD card for consumer grade cameras, or on solid state storage and flash storage for professional grade cameras. Video content that is distributed digitally often appears in common formats such as the Moving Picture Experts Group format (.mpeg, .mpg, .mp4), QuickTime (.mov), Audio Video Interleave (.avi), Windows Media Video (.wmv), and DivX (.avi, .divx).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.59%
Food Safety 2.53%
Video Production 2.53%
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 Audiovisual Project Manager's salary.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Change Management: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Digital Content: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Microsoft PowerPoint
$112,021
29%
Change Management
$105,942
22%
Digital Content
$99,864
15%
Billing
$99,864
15%
Team Building
$99,864
15%
Products and Services
$98,127
13%
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Audiovisual Project Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Audiovisual Project Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 95% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Audiovisual Project Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Audiovisual Project Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Audiovisual Project Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$138,941$67.060%
Financial Services$130,257$63.050%
Biotechnology$121,573$58.040%
Pharmaceuticals$117,231$56.035%
Aerospace & Defense$112,889$54.030%

Audiovisual Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Audiovisual Project Manager'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Audiovisual Project Manager

Salaries for an Audiovisual Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $79,072 in 2023 to around $78,523 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Audiovisual Project Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Audiovisual Project Manager Over Time

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  • Churchill

    Columbus, OH

    Churchill | Columbus, OH

    About the Company. Churchill is seeking a Project Manager to support hyper-scale data center design and construction projects on behalf of a Fortune 100 te... more

    9 Days Ago

  • FirstOption Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    FirstOption Staffing | Columbus, OH

    As identified and assigned What We Are Looking For. High school diploma or GED with experience required, associate or bachelors degree preferred. Certified... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Clayco

    Columbus, OH

    Clayco | Columbus, OH

    Project ManagerClayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely del... more

    9 Days Ago

  • EMCOR Group

    Columbus, OH

    EMCOR Group | Columbus, OH

    Project Manager, Construction (Mechanical)The Project Manager assists the company in meeting its objectives and goals by leading and directing the project ... more

    9 Days Ago

  • CGI Nederland

    Columbus, OH

    CGI Nederland | Columbus, OH

    Project ManagerCGI is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the project manager for a large, multifaceted task orders or group of task orders that impact a ... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Michael Page

    Columbus, OH

    Michael Page | Columbus, OH

    Project ManagerThe Project Manager will be responsible for:Provide project leadership and establish, implement and support a proactive project safety cultu... more

    9 Days Ago

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FAQ about Audiovisual Project Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Audiovisual Project Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Audiovisual Project Manager roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

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