Hourly Rates up to | Jobs Available |
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$62 | 7,100+ |
What Does an AV Technician Do?
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate sound and video equipment
- Confer with clients to confirm production direction and timing
- Connect wires and cables
- Monitor sound and video feeds to ensure quality
- Test and resolve equipment issues
- Mix sound inputs and feeds
- Create and install custom lighting systems
- Maintain inventory of equipment
How To Become an AV Technician: FAQs
The bottom line:
With a median salary of $50,000 and good demand, this is a stable career. For someone who enjoys traveling and a dynamic work style, this role will satisfy that need plus give you room to grow and learn new technologies. If this sounds like you, check out the training opportunities nearby. (See the box below.) SkillPointe is constantly adding training provider partners to make it easy for anyone to take the first step toward an engaging career.
Audio visual technician: A day in the life
Travis Lemon didn’t have any idea that he was even interested in electronics, but when the West Virginia native started selling TVs, that changed. He started delivering and installing them. From there, his career as an AV technician took off.
His favorite part of the job is "delivering the 'Wow' factor." Learn more about what it's like to be an AV technician.
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