Audio and Video Technicians pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for audio and video technicians is $30.66 an hour ($63,780 a year). About 2,490 people work in this job there.

$30.66Median hourly pay
$42,640–$86,470Middle half of workers, yearly
2,490People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($58,100). It is 5% higher than the Illinois median ($60,740).

Pay range for audio and video technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.00$31,200
25% of workers$20.50$42,640
Half of workers (median)$30.66$63,780
75% of workers$41.57$86,470
90% of workers$56.19$116,880

Audio and Video Technicians pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Champaign-Urbana$66,93040
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)$63,7802,490
Peoria$54,69060

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for audio and video technicians

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,600 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Stage TechnicianAudio InstallerAudio TechnicianAudio Video TechnicianAudio Visual Communications Systems TechnicianAudio Visual InstallerAv InstallerAudio Visual SpecialistAv SpecialistAv Installation TechAv Production SpecialistAv Tech

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.