Audio and Video Technicians Salary in South Carolina (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
South Carolina Median
$52,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $58,100
State Rank
#22 of 49
440 employed here

How much do Audio and Video Technicians make in South Carolina?

Audio and Video Technicians in South Carolina take home a median of $52,000 annually — roughly $25.00 an hour — which runs 10% below the national median of $58,100.

Within South Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $40,570 while the top 10% make $113,840 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,900 and $78,520 a year.

Audio and Video Technicians salary range in South Carolina

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,570$19.50
25th percentile (early career)$47,900$23.03
50th percentile (median)$52,000$25.00
75th percentile (experienced)$78,520$37.75
90th percentile (top earners)$113,840$54.73

How South Carolina compares

South Carolina ranks 22nd 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 South Carolina

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 South Carolina pay ($52,000) 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 South Carolina?
The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in South Carolina is $52,000 per year, or about $25.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,570 at the entry level to $113,840 for the top 10% of earners.
How does South Carolina pay compare to the national average?
South Carolina pays Audio and Video Technicians about 10% less than the national median of $58,100. South Carolina ranks 22nd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is South Carolina a good state for Audio and Video Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $52,000 a year. About 440 Audio and Video Technicians are employed in South Carolina. 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 South Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in South Carolina include General Internal Medicine Physician ($359,500), Neurologist ($352,680), Emergency Medicine Physician ($341,960), 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.