Audio and Video Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$54,830
↑ 31.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Audio and Video Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Audio and Video Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.7% since 2011 ($41,630 → $54,830)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $54,830
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,830 | +6.2% |
| 2023 | $51,640 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $50,660 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $48,820 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | $47,920 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | $45,910 | +4.9% |
| 2018 | $43,770 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | $42,190 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | $42,230 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | $41,440 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | $41,780 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | $41,250 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | $41,850 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | $41,630 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.