Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $54,930 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.41
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $90,280
Employed locally 250
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $45,410
    50th (median)
    $54,930
    75th
    $74,370
    90th
    $90,280

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $62,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,310
    California $62,240

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$85,360
    Coaches and Scouts$43,860
    Graphic Designers$75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44,710
    Producers and Directors$83,600
    Interpreters and Translators$66,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $26.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 0.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,410.