Audio and Video Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $78,480 +43.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.73
10th percentile $45,740
90th percentile $117,010
Employed locally 1,890
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,740
    25th
    $57,450
    50th (median)
    $78,480
    75th
    $113,150
    90th
    $117,010

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Audio and Video Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Washington $73,160

    Nearby metros — Audio and Video Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $98,460
    Coaches and Scouts $47,260
    Producers and Directors $122,210
    Graphic Designers $89,490
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other $99,420
    Editors $99,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $37.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 43.1% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,740 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,450.