Audio and video technicians
SOC Code: 27-4011Also known as:
Audio Installer, Audio Technician, Audio Video Technician, Audio Visual Communications Systems Technician, Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
Median Annual Salary
$54,830
+3.3% growth (2024-2034)
7K
Openings/Year
92K
Current Jobs
What Audio and video technicians Do
Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.
💰 Salary
$54,830
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+3.3%
As fast as average
🎓 Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
7K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Short-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
92,300
Projected Employment (2034)
95,400
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-2.8% growth
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-1.7% growth
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$68,810 •
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Top Skills Required
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Operations Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
- Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
- Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
- Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
- Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
- Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
- Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
- Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
- Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Bachelor's Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Audio and video technicians
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a audio and video technicians:
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
3,658 degrees awarded •
169 colleges offer this program
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
1,287 degrees awarded •
101 colleges offer this program
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
537 degrees awarded •
25 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Audio and video technicians
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become audio and video technicians.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do audio and video technicians make?
The median annual salary for audio and video technicians is $54,830.
What education do audio and video technicians need?
Most audio and video technicians positions require a postsecondary nondegree award.
Common degree programs include Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Agricultural Communication/Journalism.
Is becoming audio and video technicians a good career choice?
Audio and video technicians is projected to see +3.3% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 7,300 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for audio and video technicians?
Top colleges for aspiring audio and video technicians include
Johns Hopkins University, University of Georgia, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A & M University-College Station, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to audio and video technicians?
Audio and video technicians may also be known as: Audio Installer, Audio Technician, Audio Video Technician, Audio Visual Communications Systems Technician, Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist), AV Installation Tech (Audiovisual Installation Technician), AV Production Specialist (Audio Visual Production Specialist), AV Specialist (Audiovisual Specialist), AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician), AV Tech (Audiovisual Technician), Communications Equipment Operating Technician, Event AV Operator (Event Audio Visual Operator), Event Crew Technician, Event Technician, Media Technician, Music, Sound, and Light Technician, Operations Technician, Projector Operator, Service Technician (Service Tech), Sight Effects Specialist.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.