Director Of Audio Visual Salary in the United States

How much does a Director Of Audio Visual make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Of Audio Visual in the United States is $84,977 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Director Of Audio Visual's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,943
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,209 to $95,428
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,495
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Director Of Audio Visual Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $95,428 $7,952 $1,835 $46
Average $84,977 $7,081 $1,634 $41
25th Percentile $73,209 $6,101 $1,408 $35
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Audio Visual Design Project Manager

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Encore Global - Columbus, OH

Technician Audio Visual

Encore Global - Columbus, OH

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Key Factors That Influence Director Of Audio Visual Salaries

A Director Of Audio Visual'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 Director Of Audio Visual Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Of Audio Visual'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): $81,889
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $106,744
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,563
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,794
  • Expert (over 8 years): $133,774
Levels Salary
Voice Com... Level Director Of Audio Visual$81,889
Voice Com... Level Director Of Audio Visual$106,744
Voice Com... Level Director Of Audio Visual$128,563
Director ... Level Director Of Audio Visual$85,794
Voice Com... Level Director Of Audio Visual$133,774
$81,889 0 yr
$106,744 < 2 yrs
$128,563 2-4 yrs
$85,794 5-8 yrs
$133,774 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Director Of Audio Visual 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 Director Of Audio Visuals. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $94,086.
  • California: $93,729.
  • Massachusetts: $92,480.

Top Paying Cities for Director Of Audio Visuals

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: $107,181
  • San Francisco: $106,007
  • Oakland: $103,773

What Skills Can Increase a Director Of Audio Visual'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 a Director Of Audio Visual'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
$109,620
29%
Change Management
$103,671
22%
Digital Content
$97,723
15%
Billing
$97,723
15%
Team Building
$97,723
15%
Products and Services
$96,023
13%
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Director Of Audio Visual Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Director Of Audio Visual 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, Director Of Audio Visual positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Director Of Audio Visual as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Director Of Audio Visual

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$135,962$65.060%
Financial Services$127,465$61.050%
Biotechnology$118,967$57.040%
Pharmaceuticals$114,718$55.035%
Aerospace & Defense$110,469$53.030%

Director Of Audio Visual Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Of Audio Visual'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 Director Of Audio Visual

Salaries for a Director Of Audio Visual can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $78,877 in 2023 to around $78,329 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Of Audio Visual salary trends, .

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  • Encore Global

    Columbus, OH

    Encore Global | Columbus, OH

    Encore Global - - Responsibilities: Set up and operate basic / small-scale audiovisual systems in a hospitality environment. Provide excellent customer ser... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Xtek Partners

    Columbus, OH

    Xtek Partners | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. AV Design & Project Manager. Company. Xtek Partners. Location. Dublin / Columbus, Ohio (on-site with travel to job sites)... more

    7 Days Ago

  • A-V Services, Inc

    Columbus, OH

    A-V Services, Inc | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. A-V Services Inc., a leading AV company with multiple fortune 100 contracts within the financial, pharmaceutical and comp... more

    10 Days Ago

  • CTL Engineering

    Columbus, OH

    CTL Engineering | Columbus, OH

    ICS is Hiring A/V Installation Technicians. Industrial Communication & Sound (ICS) is an award-winning, full-service Audio Visual and Security Integration ... more

    10 Days Ago

  • MD Staff, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Emergency Medicine Physician Needed near Columbus, Ohio. An excellent opportunity for a full-time EM Physician to join an Emergency Department team near Co... more

    6 Days Ago

  • eviCore healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    eviCore healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Provides timely expert medical review for requests to evaluate the medical necessity of services that do not meet utilization review criteria while located... more

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FAQ about Director Of Audio Visual

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Director Of Audio Visual?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Director Of Audio Visual roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

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