Audio and Video Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 19 metro areas • California
Audio and Video Technicians in California earn a median salary of $55,878 per year on average across 19 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.9% vs the national median of $54,830. An estimated 9,660 audio and video technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $43,620 to $78,480 depending on location.
$55,878
Avg median salary in California
$78,480
Highest paying metro
$43,620
Lowest paying metro
9,660
Employed in California
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Audio and Video Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $78,480 | $57,450 | $113,150 | 1,890 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $65,700 | $45,980 | $82,300 | 80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,710 | $47,280 | $99,100 | 5,080 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,310 | $48,400 | $77,950 | 370 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,840 | $41,790 | $72,170 | 180 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,950 | $45,910 | $72,090 | 70 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,500 | $44,390 | $72,580 | 450 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,700 | $45,200 | $75,750 | 630 |
| Oxnard, CA | $57,580 | $46,250 | $72,710 | 170 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,310 | $49,450 | $62,010 | 80 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $56,790 | $45,440 | $71,010 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $54,930 | $45,410 | $74,370 | 250 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $52,240 | $43,860 | $60,490 | 50 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,540 | $45,120 | $68,280 | 90 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,950 | $45,390 | $61,300 | 60 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,060 | $39,230 | $64,110 | 50 |
| Modesto, CA | $45,830 | $37,330 | $60,530 | 40 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $44,650 | $38,930 | $48,270 | 50 |
| Redding, CA | $43,620 | $37,820 | $54,850 | 30 |