Salary Breakdown
Audio and Video Technicians
Average
$42,970
ANNUAL
$20.66
HOURLY
Entry Level
$27,320
ANNUAL
$13.14
HOURLY
Mid Level
$39,090
ANNUAL
$18.80
HOURLY
Expert Level
$62,030
ANNUAL
$29.82
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Audio and Video Technicians
1,220
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Audio and Video Technicians
Supporting Programs
Audio and Video Technicians
Top Expected Tasks
Audio and Video Technicians
01
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
02
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
03
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
04
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
05
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
06
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
07
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
08
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
09
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
10
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Audio and Video Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
KNOWLEDGE
Fine Arts
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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