Audio and Video Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,190 or more. The middle half of audio and video technicians in Louisville earn between $43,040 and $60,140.
- $39K10th
- $43K25th
- $48KMedian
- $60K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,230 | $4,602 | $26.55 |
| Median | $48,320 | $4,027 | $23.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,040 | $3,587 | $20.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,140 | $5,012 | $28.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audio and Video Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Audio and video technicians in Louisville earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($53,000) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($64,630). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $58,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $55,230 | $48,320 | $38,580 | $83,190 | 250 |
| Kentucky | $53,000 | $48,320 | $34,820 | $78,610 | 600 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $55,230, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $43,527 a year, or $3,627 a month and $1,674 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $44,930 | $3,744 |
| Working in KY | $43,527 | $3,627 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for audio and video technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $55,230 buys what about $59,340 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Audio and Video Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$55,230
- Lexington$54,860
- Bowling Green$45,260
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 Louisville: questions
How much do audio and video technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$26.55 an hour on average, and $23.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audio and video technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audio and video technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $43,527 a year ($3,627 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,230. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do audio and video technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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