Audio and Video Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $120,690 or more. The middle half of audio and video technicians in Washington earn between $58,320 and $98,800.
- $46K10th
- $58K25th
- $74KMedian
- $99K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,170 | $6,514 | $37.58 |
| Median | $74,380 | $6,198 | $35.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,320 | $4,860 | $28.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,800 | $8,233 | $47.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audio and Video Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Audio and video technicians in Washington earn 5% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($82,040) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($64,630). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $58,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $78,170 | $74,380 | $45,950 | $120,690 | 2,210 |
| Washington, D.C. | $82,040 | $78,770 | $39,150 | $124,130 | 830 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $78,170, a single filer in Washington takes home about $60,147 a year, or $5,012 a month and $2,313 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $61,132 | $5,094 |
| Working in MD | $60,321 | $5,027 |
| Working in DC | $60,147 | $5,012 |
| Working in VA | $60,142 | $5,012 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for audio and video technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $78,170 buys what about $71,792 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Audio and Video Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$71,320
- Harrisonburg, VA$48,500
- Charlottesville, VA$55,850
- York, PA$58,270
- Richmond, VA$54,930
- Harrisburg, PA$61,600
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Audio and Video Technicians salary in Washington: questions
How much do audio and video technicians make an hour in Washington?
$37.58 an hour on average, and $35.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audio and video technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audio and video technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $60,147 a year ($5,012 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,170.
Do audio and video technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.56, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.