Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Minnesota (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Audio and Video Technicians in Minnesota, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Minnesota Median
$53,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.87
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $58,100
State Rank
#20 of 49
960 employed here

How much do Audio and Video Technicians make in Minnesota?

Audio and Video Technicians in Minnesota take home a median of $53,800 annually — roughly $25.87 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $58,100.

Within Minnesota, entry-level pay starts around $34,960 while the top 10% make $79,320 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,200 and $70,210 a year.

Audio and Video Technicians salary range in Minnesota

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,960$16.81
25th percentile (early career)$45,200$21.73
50th percentile (median)$53,800$25.87
75th percentile (experienced)$70,210$33.75
90th percentile (top earners)$79,320$38.13

How Minnesota compares

Minnesota ranks 20th out of 49 states and territories for Audio and Video Technicians pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$78,770
2New Jersey$71,040
3Maryland$70,040
4Washington$69,270
5New York$67,600

Working as Audio and Video Technicians in Minnesota

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 Minnesota pay ($53,800) 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 Minnesota?
The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Minnesota is $53,800 per year, or about $25.87 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,960 at the entry level to $79,320 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Minnesota pay compare to the national average?
Minnesota pays Audio and Video Technicians about 7% less than the national median of $58,100. Minnesota ranks 20th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Minnesota a good state for Audio and Video Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $53,800 a year. About 960 Audio and Video Technicians are employed in Minnesota. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Minnesota?
The highest-paying occupations in Minnesota include Radiologist ($708,340), Dermatologist ($625,790), Surgeon, All Other ($568,150), 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.