Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $56,790 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.30
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $94,680
Employed locally 40
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $45,440
    50th (median)
    $56,790
    75th
    $71,010
    90th
    $94,680

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 48% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,060
    Public Relations Specialists $73,830
    Graphic Designers $64,910
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,600
    Producers and Directors $84,660
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $132,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Santa Cruz, CA is $27.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 3.6% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,440.