The AV Technician major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film SOC: 27-4031 Occupation: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $68,810 | 24,460 | N/A | N/A |
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners SOC: 27-3092 Occupation: Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $67,310 | 12,630 | N/A | N/A |
Audio and Video Technicians SOC: 27-4011 Occupation: Audio and Video Technicians | $54,830 | 70,080 | N/A | N/A |
Broadcast Technicians SOC: 27-4012 Occupation: Broadcast Technicians | $53,920 | 21,080 | N/A | N/A |
Sound Engineering Technicians SOC: 27-4014 Occupation: Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,430 | 13,050 | N/A | N/A |
Lighting Technicians SOC: 27-4015 Occupation: Lighting Technicians | $60,560 | 10,130 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,810 | 24,460 |
| 2023 | $61,800 | 23,940 |
| 2022 | $58,230 | 22,970 |
| 2021 | $49,230 | 20,280 |
| 2020 | $57,200 | 20,340 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,310 | 12,630 |
| 2023 | $63,940 | 12,390 |
| 2022 | $63,560 | 14,240 |
| 2021 | $60,380 | 12,300 |
| 2020 | $61,660 | 13,880 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,830 | 70,080 |
| 2023 | $51,640 | 66,700 |
| 2022 | $50,660 | 56,110 |
| 2021 | $48,820 | 50,590 |
| 2020 | $47,920 | 62,360 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,920 | 21,080 |
| 2023 | $57,690 | 26,190 |
| 2022 | $60,700 | 33,020 |
| 2021 | $44,740 | 25,270 |
| 2020 | $43,570 | 25,960 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,430 | 13,050 |
| 2023 | $59,430 | 14,600 |
| 2022 | $60,670 | 13,420 |
| 2021 | $60,500 | 10,800 |
| 2020 | $53,520 | 10,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,560 | 10,130 |
| 2023 | $62,240 | 9,520 |
| 2022 | $61,650 | 8,540 |
| 2021 | $51,470 | 4,280 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $NaN | 8,170 |
| 2023 | $NaN | 7,190 |
| 2022 | $NaN | 5,640 |
| 2021 | $NaN | 4,770 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,980 | 28,860 |
| 2023 | $66,600 | 29,240 |
| 2022 | $63,520 | 32,080 |
| 2021 | $62,680 | 28,030 |
| 2020 | $67,250 | 22,410 |