Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $59,430 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $88,810
Employed locally 70
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $47,620
    50th (median)
    $59,430
    75th
    $63,390
    90th
    $88,810

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 81% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 19% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,310
    Rochester, NY $55,820
    Utica-Rome, NY $54,510
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,210

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,300
    Public Relations Specialists $63,860
    Producers and Directors $62,190
    Graphic Designers $58,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Ithaca, NY is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Ithaca, NY is 8.4% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,620.