Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $53,540 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.74
10th percentile $37,860
90th percentile $63,630
Employed locally 120
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,860
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $53,540
    75th
    $57,780
    90th
    $63,630

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $63,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,310
    Nevada $59,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $57,870
    Pennsylvania $57,450
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $54,330

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,030
    Coaches and Scouts $43,770
    Graphic Designers $59,170
    Editors $76,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,410
    Producers and Directors $51,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Charlottesville, VA is $25.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Charlottesville, VA is 2.4% below 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,860 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.