Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Iowa

Audio and video technicians in Iowa earn the most in Des Moines (average $55,780 a year) and the least in Davenport ($55,600), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the audio and video technicians average at $54,960 and the median at $51,030 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $64,630.

Audio and Video Technicians average salary by city in Iowa

Des Moines$55,780
Davenport$55,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Des Moines	$55,780	$51,030	$46,450	$45,491	92
Davenport	$55,600	$49,410	$38,370	$45,354	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Audio and Video Technicians salary in other states

Audio and Video Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

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.
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.

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