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Audio and Video Technicians in Oregon

Considering working as an Audio and Video Technicians in Oregon? Here’s what the data says. Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events. Excludes “Sound Engineering Technicians” (27-4014), “Lighting Technicians” (27-4015), and “Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers” (49-2097).

What do Audio and Video Technicians Make in Oregon?

For audio and video technicians working in Oregon, the typical annual salary is $53,850 per year (or roughly $25.89/hour).Annual wages span from $36,360 at the 10th percentile to $82,840 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$36,360	$17.48
25th percentile	$42,620	$20.49
Median (50th)	$53,850	$25.89
75th percentile	$71,230	$34.24
90th percentile	$82,840	$39.83

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Oregon nationwide is 0.80, meaning fewer audio and video technicians per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, audio and video technicians earn a median of $73,086 per year ($35.14/hour), lower than the Oregon median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 337,710 audio and video technicians in the U.S.. In Oregon alone, about 720 people work in this role. That’s in line with the typical state median of 720.

Top Oregon Metros for Audio and Video Technicians

These are the Oregon metros with the most audio and video technicians in Oregon.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	530	$57,870
Eugene-Springfield, OR	50	$53,850
Bend, OR	40	$53,840

Top States for Audio and Video Technicians Employment

These states have the highest employment of audio and video technicians work.

State	Number Employed
California	10,140
New York	8,700
Florida	5,740
Texas	3,960
Pennsylvania	3,040
Virginia	2,750
Illinois	2,190
New Jersey	2,190
Tennessee	1,990
Utah	1,930
Nevada	1,750
North Carolina	1,710
Arizona	1,680
Michigan	1,550
Ohio	1,460
Maryland	1,440
Washington	1,370
Indiana	1,330
Massachusetts	1,330
Minnesota	1,330

Highest-Paying States for Audio and Video Technicians

These states pay the most for audio and video technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
New Jersey	$75,220
Washington	$73,160
District of Columbia	$72,030
Delaware	$69,310
New York	$63,640
Connecticut	$63,000
California	$62,240
Massachusetts	$61,680
New Hampshire	$61,410
Hawaii	$60,180

Skills

Top audio and video technicians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for audio and video technicians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
• Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
• Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
• Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
• Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
• Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
• Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
• Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
• Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
• Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.

Work Activities

• Working with Computers
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Getting Information
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Thinking Creatively
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Scheduling Work and Activities
• Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

Related Careers

Careers similar to audio and video technicians include:

• Computer Network Support Specialists
• Computer User Support Specialists
• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Robotics Technicians
• Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Also Known As

AV Installation Tech (Audiovisual Installation Technician), AV Production Specialist (Audio Visual Production Specialist), AV Specialist (Audiovisual Specialist), AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician), AV Tech (Audiovisual Technician), Audio Installer, Audio Technician, Audio Video Technician, Audio Visual Communications Systems Technician, Audio Visual Installer (AV Installer), Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist), Communications Equipment Operating Technician, Event AV Operator (Event Audio Visual Operator), Event Crew Technician, Event Technician.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 27-4011.00