Audio/Video Equipment Technician

Code: 27-4011.00

Also known as: Audio Technician, Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist), Audio Visual Technician (AV Technician), Media Technician, Operations Technician, Stagehand, Video Technician

Description: If you've ever watched a movie or seen a presentation, chances are there was an Audio/Video Equipment Technician working behind the scenes. These Technicians set up, operate and maintain a variety of equipment used in recording, production and broadcasting. They may work with microphones, projectors, video monitors and other recording instruments. Typically, they have some post secondary school training as well as on-the-job experience.

Audio/Video Equipment Technician

Typical wages


10% $27,840
25% $35,570
Median $47,920
75% $64,940
90% $87,050
10% $13.39
25% $17.1
Median $23.04
75% $31.22
90% $41.85

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
91,800
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
103,100
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 10,800