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 â 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio SOC: 27-2091 Occupation: Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $NaN | 8,170 | 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 |