Av Support Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Av Support Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Av Support Technician in the United States is $57,229 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Av Support Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,472
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,249 to $63,638
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,894
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View as table View as graph 25% $50,249 10% $43,894 90% $69,472 75% $63,638 $57,229 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Av Support Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,638 $5,303 $1,224 $31
Average $57,229 $4,769 $1,101 $28
25th Percentile $50,249 $4,187 $966 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Av Support Technician Salaries

An Av Support Technician'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 Av Support Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Av Support Technician'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): $49,474
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,714
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,242
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,770
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,872
Levels Salary
Audio Vis... Level Av Support Technician$49,474
Av Suppor... Level Av Support Technician$57,714
Audio Vis... Level Av Support Technician$70,242
Audio Vis... Level Av Support Technician$86,770
Audio Vis... Level Av Support Technician$82,872
$49,474 0 yr
$57,714 < 2 yrs
$70,242 2-4 yrs
$86,770 5-8 yrs
$82,872 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Av Support Technician 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 Av Support Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,364.
  • California: $63,124.
  • Massachusetts: $62,283.

Top Paying Cities for Av Support Technicians

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: $72,183
  • San Francisco: $71,393
  • Oakland: $69,888

What Skills Can Increase an Av Support Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.99% 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.
  • Plumbing (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
  • Audio Systems (Mentioned in 1.34% 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)
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.99%
Plumbing 2.15%
Audio Systems 1.34%
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 Av Support Technician's salary.
  • Digital Transformation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Digital Transformation
$62,380
9%
Project Management
$61,235
7%
PowerPoint
$61,235
7%
Cisco
$60,663
6%
Microsoft Office
$60,091
5%
Listening
$60,091
5%
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Av Support Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Av Support Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 85% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Av Support Technician positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Av Support Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Av Support Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$74,398$36.030%
Energy & Utilities$71,536$34.025%
Pharmaceuticals$69,820$34.022%
Biotechnology$68,675$33.020%
Financial Services$67,530$32.018%

Av Support Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Av Support Technician'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 Av Support Technician

Salaries for an Av Support Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,401 in 2023 to around $50,972 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Av Support Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Av Support Technician Over Time

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$52,401
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FAQ about Av Support Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Av Support Technician?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Av Support Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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