Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,340 -10% vs national
Median hourly $23.72
10th percentile $24,260
90th percentile $78,590
Employed locally 850
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,260
    25th
    $38,240
    50th (median)
    $49,340
    75th
    $62,170
    90th
    $78,590

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $51,920
    Killeen-Temple, TX $51,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,820
    Midland, TX $48,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,760
    Corpus Christi, TX $46,580

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,580
    Coaches and Scouts $32,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,060
    Graphic Designers $56,380
    Interpreters and Translators $39,320
    Editors $29,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Houston, TX is $23.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 10% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $24,260 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,240.