Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $63,710 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.63
10th percentile $32,560
90th percentile $76,660
Employed locally 30
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,560
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $63,710
    75th
    $63,710
    90th
    $76,660

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 99% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Audio and Video Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,450
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $76,170
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $75,660
    Springfield, MA $75,560
    New Jersey $75,220

    Nearby metros — Audio and Video Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $61,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770
    Gainesville, FL $59,680
    St. Louis, MO-IL $59,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $57,870
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $56,790

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,600
    Public Relations Specialists $63,900
    Graphic Designers $57,750
    Editors $63,220
    Producers and Directors $63,220
    Floral Designers $34,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Audio and Video Technicians make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Champaign, IL is $30.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.21 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Audio and Video Technicians salaries?

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Champaign, IL is 16.2% above the national median of $54,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Audio and Video Technicians in Champaign?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,560 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.