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SOC 27-4011·Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & MediaOpportunity job
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Median wage
$65,364
10-yr outlook
+6.8%by 2032
Openings / year
682
Workers in NY
8,700
How pay grows with experience
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $45,418 |
| Median (typical) | $65,364 |
| Experienced | $90,869 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $76,203 |
| Long Island | $67,498 |
| Hudson Valley | $62,286 |
| Finger Lakes | $54,800 |
| Southern Tier | $53,721 |
| North Country | $51,608 |
| Capital Region | $51,179 |
| Western New York | $50,544 |
| Mohawk Valley | $49,316 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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