Audio and Video Equipment Technicians - 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.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $44,460 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $21.38. The average wage in New Mexico is well below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $13.64 and most workers in this occupation earn between $9.74 and $15.59 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $44,460 | ||
| National Hourly | $21.38 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $20,254 | $28,363 | $32,418 |
| Statewide Hourly | $9.74 | $13.64 | $15.59 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $19,966 | $26,578 | $29,885 |
| Hourly | $9.60 | $12.78 | $14.37 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $19,966 | $26,578 | $29,885 |
| Hourly | $9.60 | $12.78 | $14.37 |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 530 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 29 percent and an estmated 680 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing about average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 15 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 530 | 680 | 2.59% | 15 |
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| Albuquerque | - | - | - | - |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern | 30 | 30 | 1.77% | 1 |
| Northern | 30 | 30 | 1.60% | 1 |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians usually need Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree).
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 25% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23% |
| Some College Courses | 22% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 17% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 6% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 4% |
| Master's Degree | 2% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Film Apprenticeship Programs Inc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://filmapprentice.org/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Apprenticeship completers | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistan | |
| + New Mexico State University - Alamogordo | ||
| Website:http://nmsua.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistan | |
| + New Mexico State University- Albuquerque | ||
| Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistan | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistan | |
| + NMSU - Dona Ana Community College | ||
| Website:http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistan | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Broadcasting (except Internet) | * |
| Educational Services | 12.3% |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | 4.3% |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
| Rental and Leasing Services | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 11.9% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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