Salary and Job Forecast

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AV Technicians typically earn between $35,000 and $98,000 per year depending on experience and location.

They earn between $45,000 and $133,000 in Washington state.

Job Outlook

The demand for AV Technicians is expected to stay steady as events, streaming, and live productions continue to grow.

1. Entry-level: lower pay but hands-on experience
2. Experienced technicians: higher pay and bigger events
3. Freelance opportunities are common

Yearly wages in United States and Washington graph [2].

Sources

2. CareerOneStop, "download.png," Salary Finder. [Online]. Available: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Wages/find-salary.aspx?keyword=Audio%20and%20Video%20Technicians&soccode=274011&onet=&location=Washington&dataview=chart&hourly=False&national=False. [Accessed Mar. 24, 2026].