Audio and Video Technicians Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $73,140 +33.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.16
10th percentile $41,550
90th percentile $125,250
Employed locally 7,970
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,550
    25th
    $55,030
    50th (median)
    $73,140
    75th
    $98,160
    90th
    $125,250

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 25% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,310
    Ithaca, NY $59,430
    Rochester, NY $55,820
    Utica-Rome, NY $54,510
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,210

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $106,730
    Public Relations Specialists $79,990
    Editors $99,220
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in New York, NY-NJ is $35.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in New York, NY-NJ is 33.4% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,550 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,030.