Audio and Video Technicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $44,650 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $64,070
Employed locally 50
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $38,930
    50th (median)
    $44,650
    75th
    $48,270
    90th
    $64,070

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 52% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,660
    Public Relations Specialists $72,220
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,240
    Producers and Directors $77,820
    Editors $79,360
    Interpreters and Translators $53,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 18.6% below 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,930.