Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $57,310 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $78,560
Employed locally 80
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $49,450
    50th (median)
    $57,310
    75th
    $62,010
    90th
    $78,560

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 39% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Interpreters and Translators $80,120
    Coaches and Scouts $50,600
    Public Relations Specialists $76,320
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $46,480
    Graphic Designers $66,970
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $37,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Salinas, CA is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Salinas, CA is 4.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,450.