Audio and Video Technicians pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,050 or more. The middle half of audio and video technicians in South Bend earn between $25,590 and $61,150.
- $22K10th
- $26K25th
- $46KMedian
- $61K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,190 | $3,849 | $22.21 |
| Median | $46,480 | $3,873 | $22.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $25,590 | $2,132 | $12.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,150 | $5,096 | $29.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audio and Video Technicians pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Audio and video technicians in South Bend earn 14% less than the Indiana average ($54,010) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($64,630). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $58,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $46,190 | $46,480 | $22,050 | $77,050 | 70 |
| Indiana | $54,010 | $49,870 | $31,880 | $70,320 | 1,390 |
| United States | $64,630 | $58,100 | $37,990 | $100,650 | 70,230 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Audio and Video Technicians salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $46,190, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $37,147 a year, or $3,096 a month and $1,429 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $37,577 | $3,131 |
| Working in IN | $37,147 | $3,096 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for audio and video technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $46,190 buys what about $49,743 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Audio and Video Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 6th of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($57,840).
- Indianapolis$57,840
- Fort Wayne$54,030
- Lafayette$52,170
- Elkhart$48,670
- Bloomington$47,800
- South Bend$46,190
- Evansville$42,320
Highest-paying cities for audio and video technicians
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($82,310).
- Boston, MA$82,310
- San Francisco, CA$82,250
- San Jose, CA$81,730
- Seattle, WA$79,730
- Atlantic City, NJ$78,560
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Audio and Video Technicians salary in South Bend: questions
How much do audio and video technicians make an hour in South Bend?
$22.21 an hour on average, and $22.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audio and video technicians salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $25,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audio and video technicians take-home pay in South Bend?
About $37,147 a year ($3,096 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,190. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do audio and video technicians earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($64,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4011; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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