Audio and Video Equipment Technicians (27-4011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,020
Mean wage		$25.10
Entry wage		$15.88
10th percentile wage		$14.29
50th percentile wage		$24.78
90th percentile wage		$38.00

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Broadcasting (except Internet)	310	30.7%
Educational Services	180	17.5%
Rental and Leasing Services	120	11.7%
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	120	11.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services	180	29.15
Broadcasting (except Internet)	310	28.14
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	120	22.28
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries		21.31

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians (27-4011)

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. Exclude "Sound Engineering Technicians" (27-4014).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$24.78		$25.28		-$0.50
2016	$24.20	+2.4%	$24.69	+2.4%	-$0.48
2015	$23.74	+2%	$24.22	+2%	-$0.47
2014	$23.29	+1.9%	$23.76	+1.9%	-$0.46
2013	$22.85	+1.9%	$23.31	+1.9%	-$0.46
2012	$22.40	+2%	$22.85	+2%	-$0.45
2011	$22.05	+1.6%	$22.50	+1.6%	-$0.44
2010	$21.67	+1.8%	$22.11	+1.8%	-$0.43
2009	$21.44	+1.1%	$21.87	+1.1%	-$0.43
2008	$20.80	+3.1%	$21.22	+3.1%	-$0.41
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.78		$22.06		$2.72
2016	$24.20	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$2.85
2015	$23.74	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$2.83
2014	$23.29	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$2.83
2013	$22.85	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$2.80
2012	$22.40	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$2.70
2011	$22.05	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$2.66
2010	$21.67	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$2.60
2009	$21.44	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$2.63
2008	$20.80	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$2.47

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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