Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $47,790 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $31,520
90th percentile $70,630
Employed locally 90
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,520
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $47,790
    75th
    $52,560
    90th
    $70,630

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 29% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$27,820
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,670
    Public Relations Specialists$50,330
    Graphic Designers$49,860
    Producers and Directors$46,150
    Interior Designers$61,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Roanoke, VA is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Roanoke, VA is 12.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,520 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.