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.

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 |