Audio and Video Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $62,310 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.96
10th percentile $45,970
90th percentile $104,470
Employed locally 370
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,970
    25th
    $48,400
    50th (median)
    $62,310
    75th
    $77,950
    90th
    $104,470

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 40% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 60% 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
    California $62,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $54,520
    Public Relations Specialists $101,200
    Graphic Designers $98,530
    Technical Writers $135,880
    Art Directors $170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in San Jose, CA is $29.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 13.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,970 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,400.