Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $52,630 -4% vs national
Median hourly $25.30
10th percentile $37,210
90th percentile $64,540
Employed locally 520
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,210
    25th
    $46,020
    50th (median)
    $52,630
    75th
    $57,310
    90th
    $64,540

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $63,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,310
    Nevada $59,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $57,870
    Pennsylvania $57,450
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $54,330

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,070
    Coaches and Scouts $46,540
    Graphic Designers $63,450
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,630
    Interior Designers $65,030
    Producers and Directors $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Richmond, VA is $25.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,210 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,020.