Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $36,640 -33.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $34,170
90th percentile $62,530
Employed locally 70
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,170
    25th
    $35,090
    50th (median)
    $36,640
    75th
    $48,340
    90th
    $62,530

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $75,660
    Delaware $69,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,310
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $61,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $53,420
    Graphic Designers $42,080
    Public Relations Specialists $61,830
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other $38,900
    Floral Designers $29,740
    Producers and Directors $46,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Lafayette, LA is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Lafayette, LA is 33.2% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,170 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,090.