Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $65,700 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.59
10th percentile $43,540
90th percentile $110,910
Employed locally 80
National median $54,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,540
    25th
    $45,980
    50th (median)
    $65,700
    75th
    $82,300
    90th
    $110,910

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Audio and Video Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Audio and Video Technicians salary is 32% 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
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,020
    Public Relations Specialists $79,110
    Graphic Designers $78,500
    Producers and Directors $77,950
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,150
    Interior Designers $79,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $31.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Audio and Video Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 19.8% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Audio and Video Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,540 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,980.