Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $56,480 +3% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $40,520
90th percentile $82,680
Employed locally 90
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,520
    25th
    $47,780
    50th (median)
    $56,480
    75th
    $63,190
    90th
    $82,680

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 33% 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
    District of Columbia $72,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $65,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $63,900
    California $62,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $58,280

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$68,360
    Coaches and Scouts$34,640
    Graphic Designers$51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,300
    Interior Designers$62,390
    Producers and Directors$58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,520 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,780.