California Median
$64,620
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $58,100
State Rank
#6 of 49
9,280 employed here
How much do Audio and Video Technicians make in California?
Audio and Video Technicians working in California earn a median salary of $64,620 per year, or about $31.07 per hour. That is 11% above the national median of $58,100 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $39,950 while the top 10% make $120,690 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,230 and $87,450 a year.
Audio and Video Technicians salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,950 | $19.21 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $48,230 | $23.19 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $64,620 | $31.07 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $87,450 | $42.04 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $120,690 | $58.02 |
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How California compares
California ranks 6th out of 49 states and territories for Audio and Video Technicians pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Audio and Video Technicians salary in other states
District of Columbia $78,770New Jersey $71,040Maryland $70,040Washington $69,270New York $67,600Rhode Island $64,070Nevada $62,770Connecticut $62,120Alaska $62,060Illinois $60,740Hawaii $60,150Delaware $59,700Michigan $58,300Pennsylvania $56,890Colorado $56,790New Hampshire $56,180Florida $54,230Virginia $53,960Minnesota $53,800Oregon $52,000South Carolina $52,000Vermont $51,500Wisconsin $51,390Georgia $51,350Iowa $51,030Missouri $50,680Nebraska $50,660Alabama $50,160North Dakota $50,110Kansas $50,030Tennessee $49,970Idaho $49,950Ohio $49,890Indiana $49,870Wyoming $49,680Texas $49,440Oklahoma $49,010Utah $48,730Kentucky $48,320Arizona $47,140New Mexico $47,070Montana $46,700North Carolina $46,700West Virginia $46,590Maine $46,080Louisiana $44,480Arkansas $43,910Mississippi $43,500
Working as Audio and Video Technicians in California
Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Audio and Video Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($64,620) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Audio and Video Technicians make in California?
The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in California is $64,620 per year, or about $31.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,950 at the entry level to $120,690 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Audio and Video Technicians about 11% more than the national median of $58,100. California ranks 6th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Audio and Video Technicians?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $64,620 a year. About 9,280 Audio and Video Technicians are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.