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What Does it Take to Be an Audio or Video Equipment Technician?

Job Description & Duties Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.

Life As an Audio or Video Equipment Technician

  • Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
  • Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
  • Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
  • Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
  • Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
  • Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.

Things an Audio or Video Equipment Technician Should Know How to Do

Below is a list of the skills most Audio and Video Equipment Technicians say are important on the job.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Other Audio or Video Equipment Technician Job Titles

  • Audio Visual Technician
  • Video Technician
  • Theater Technician
  • Sight Effects Specialist
  • Operations Technician

Are There Job Opportunities for Audio and Video Equipment Technicians?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 83,300 jobs in the United States for Audio or Video Equipment Technician. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 12.8% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 10,700 new jobs for Audio or Video Equipment Technician by 2026. There will be an estimated 9,000 positions for Audio or Video Equipment Technician per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Audio or Video Equipment Technician are North Dakota, Utah, and Tennessee. Watch out if you plan on working in Wyoming, Alaska, or West Virginia. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for an Audio or Video Equipment Technician

The typical yearly salary for Audio and Video Equipment Technicians is somewhere between $25,590 and $80,130.

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Audio and Video Equipment Technicians who work in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, or Nevada, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Audio and Video Equipment Technicians in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $34,720
Alaska $42,760
Arizona $46,710
Arkansas $35,500
California $56,710
Colorado $49,170
Connecticut $55,130
Delaware $46,570
District of Columbia $65,090
Florida $44,670
Georgia $45,120
Hawaii $54,720
Idaho $39,060
Illinois $43,590
Indiana $38,190
Iowa $39,290
Kansas $46,320
Kentucky $37,250
Louisiana $49,080
Maine $41,450
Maryland $47,340
Massachusetts $53,910
Michigan $40,470
Minnesota $47,180
Mississippi $33,220
Missouri $44,510
Montana $37,390
Nebraska $37,270
Nevada $53,570
New Hampshire $45,700
New Jersey $53,950
New Mexico $50,200
New York $55,140
North Carolina $46,650
North Dakota $49,370
Ohio $39,600
Oklahoma $36,610
Oregon $45,750
Pennsylvania $45,890
Rhode Island $47,290
South Carolina $51,490
South Dakota $32,010
Tennessee $47,660
Texas $41,680
Utah $44,150
Vermont $40,410
Virginia $50,030
Washington $49,970
West Virginia $33,450
Wisconsin $37,740
Wyoming $41,260

Tools & Technologies Used by Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Audio and Video Equipment Technicians:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
  • Linux
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Blackboard
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Flash
  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • Voice over internet protocol VoiP system software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
  • Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects

How do I Become an Audio or Video Equipment Technician?

What education or degrees do I need to become an Audio or Video Equipment Technician?

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What work experience do I need to become an Audio or Video Equipment Technician?

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Audio and Video Equipment Technicians Sector

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