Audio and Video Technicians
SOC Code: 27-4011 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Audio and Video Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,499 | $69,410 | $86,299 | $103,210 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $52,187 | $69,098 | $85,987 | $102,898 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $52,021 | $68,952 | $85,904 | $102,835 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $51,854 | $68,765 | $85,654 | $102,565 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $52,811 | $69,160 | $85,530 | $101,878 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,024 | $66,560 | $83,096 | $99,632 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $48,672 | $65,312 | $81,973 | $98,613 |
| Bellingham, WA | $48,672 | $65,312 | $81,973 | $98,613 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $48,672 | $65,312 | $81,973 | $98,613 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $45,718 | $62,941 | $80,163 | $97,386 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.5 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.2 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Writing | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Computers and Electronics | 4.1 |
| Communications and Media | 4.1 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Telecommunications | 3.7 |
| Fine Arts | 3.6 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
| Education and Training | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 42.7% |
| High school diploma | 25.1% |
| Some college | 19.9% |
| Associate's degree | 11.2% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
- Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
- Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
- Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
- Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
- Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
- Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe After Effects Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Cisco Webex Linux Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Teams Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Zoom
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