Audio Visual Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Audio Visual Engineer in the United States is $72,646 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,303
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,260 to $86,600
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,625
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Audio Visual Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $86,600 $7,217 $1,665 $42
Average $72,646 $6,054 $1,397 $35
25th Percentile $64,260 $5,355 $1,236 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Audio Visual Engineer Salaries

An Audio Visual 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Audio Visual Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Audio Visual 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): $50,445
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,846
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,620
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,472
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,498
Levels Salary
Audio Vis... Level Audio Visual Engineer$50,445
Audio Vis... Level Audio Visual Engineer$58,846
Audio Vis... Level Audio Visual Engineer$71,620
Audio Vis... Level Audio Visual Engineer$88,472
Audio Vis... Level Audio Visual Engineer$84,498
$50,445 0 yr
$58,846 < 2 yrs
$71,620 2-4 yrs
$88,472 5-8 yrs
$84,498 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Audio Visual 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: $91,629
  • San Francisco: $90,626
  • Oakland: $88,716

What Skills Can Increase an Audio Visual Engineer'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 Audio Visual Engineer'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
$79,184
9%
Digital Audio
$79,184
9%
Process Improvement
$78,458
8%
Collaboration
$78,458
8%
Initiative
$77,732
7%
Written Communication
$77,732
7%
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Audio Visual Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Audio Visual Engineer 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, Audio Visual Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Audio Visual Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Audio Visual Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$90,808$44.025%
Financial Services$87,176$42.020%
Insurance$83,543$40.015%
Biotechnology$79,911$38.010%
Internet$79,911$38.010%

How Education impacts an Audio Visual Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Audio Visual Engineers 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 Audio Visual Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $65,143 and $70,181).

Audio Visual Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Audio Visual Engineer
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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Audio Visual Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Audio Visual 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Audio Visual Engineer

Salaries for an Audio Visual Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,658 in 2023 to around $58,184 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Audio Visual Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Audio Visual Engineer Over Time

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$58,658
2024
$58,556
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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

    7 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

    6 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

    9 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

    9 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

    5 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

    5 Days Ago

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FAQ about Audio Visual Engineer

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

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Audio Visual Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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