Audio and Video Technicians pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,610 or more. The middle half of audio and video technicians in Boston earn between $63,990 and $99,880.
- $51K10th
- $64K25th
- $86KMedian
- $100K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,310 | $6,859 | $39.57 |
| Median | $86,470 | $7,206 | $41.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,990 | $5,332 | $30.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,880 | $8,323 | $48.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audio and Video Technicians pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Audio and video technicians in Boston earn 27% more than the U.S. average ($64,630). At the median the gap is +49% against the U.S. median of $58,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $82,310 | $86,470 | $51,190 | $100,610 | n/a |
| United States | $64,630 | $58,100 | $37,990 | $100,650 | 70,230 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Audio and Video Technicians salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $82,310, a single filer in Boston takes home about $62,940 a year, or $5,245 a month and $2,421 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $66,735 | $5,561 |
| Working in MA | $62,940 | $5,245 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for audio and video technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $82,310 buys what about $76,026 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Audio and Video Technicians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$82,310
- Springfield$71,860
- Worcester$69,270
- Amherst$67,940
Highest-paying cities for audio and video technicians
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($82,310).
- Boston, MA$82,310
- San Francisco, CA$82,250
- San Jose, CA$81,730
- Seattle, WA$79,730
- Atlantic City, NJ$78,560
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Audio and Video Technicians salary in Boston: questions
How much do audio and video technicians make an hour in Boston?
$39.57 an hour on average, and $41.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audio and video technicians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audio and video technicians take-home pay in Boston?
About $62,940 a year ($5,245 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,310. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do audio and video technicians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% more than the U.S. average for this job ($64,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4011; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
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