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Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
- Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
- Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
- Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Required Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $18.78 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.90 and $30.57 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $39,057.97 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $20,584.06 and $63,588.41 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 340 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 29.4% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 440.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $16.00 with the median annual salary reaching $34,604.
