Audio and Video Technicians Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $37,790 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $29,610
90th percentile $61,420
Employed locally 50
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,610
    25th
    $35,430
    50th (median)
    $37,790
    75th
    $47,020
    90th
    $61,420

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,340
    Midland, TX $48,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,760

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$41,590
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$29,360
    Coaches and Scouts$57,000
    Graphic Designers$43,060
    Photographers$28,110
    Producers and Directors$57,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in McAllen, TX is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in McAllen, TX is 31.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,610 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,430.