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Audio and Video Technicians Salary Guide for California

audio and video technicians working in California earn an average of $75,400.00 per year, based on the latest available data.

Key Statistics

Total Employment
7,170
Annual Mean Salary
$75,400.00
Hourly Rate
$36.25
Estimated Monthly*
$5,800.00
*Based on 40-hour work week

California vs National Salary Trends

The chart below compares California's audio and video technicians salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if California offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.

California demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for audio and video technicians, surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals in the field within the state.

Local Market Analysis

Salaries for audio and video technicians can vary significantly within California. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim

Annual Mean Salary
$82,430.00
Hourly Rate
$39.63
Employment
4,280 professionals
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San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara

Annual Mean Salary
$75,230.00
Hourly Rate
$36.17
Employment
310 professionals
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San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward

Annual Mean Salary
$73,860.00
Hourly Rate
$35.51
Employment
700 professionals
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Santa Rosa

Annual Mean Salary
$62,920.00
Hourly Rate
$30.25
Employment
70 professionals
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Santa Maria-Santa Barbara

Annual Mean Salary
$61,970.00
Hourly Rate
$29.80
Employment
50 professionals
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Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade

Annual Mean Salary
$61,580.00
Hourly Rate
$29.61
Employment
230 professionals
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Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario

Annual Mean Salary
$61,420.00
Hourly Rate
$29.53
Employment
280 professionals
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San Diego-Carlsbad

Annual Mean Salary
$60,980.00
Hourly Rate
$29.32
Employment
420 professionals
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Stockton-Lodi

Annual Mean Salary
$57,890.00
Hourly Rate
$27.83
Employment
50 professionals
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Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura

Annual Mean Salary
$55,710.00
Hourly Rate
$26.79
Employment
110 professionals
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Fresno

Annual Mean Salary
$54,130.00
Hourly Rate
$26.02
Employment
80 professionals
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Bakersfield

Annual Mean Salary
$53,870.00
Hourly Rate
$25.90
Employment
60 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.