Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $62,710 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $38,320
90th percentile $133,300
Employed locally 5,080
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,320
    25th
    $47,280
    50th (median)
    $62,710
    75th
    $99,100
    90th
    $133,300

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,480
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $65,700
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,310
    California $62,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $127,590
    Graphic Designers $75,820
    Public Relations Specialists $77,380
    Coaches and Scouts $47,230
    Editors $90,570
    Technical Writers $100,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 14.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,320 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,280.