Audio and Video Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $57,700 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $99,000
Employed locally 630
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $45,200
    50th (median)
    $57,700
    75th
    $75,750
    90th
    $99,000

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 44% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$45,490
    Public Relations Specialists$77,290
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40,290
    Producers and Directors$88,090
    Art Directors$112,400
    Editors$76,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in San Diego, CA is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 5.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,200.