DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events. Excludes "Sound Engineering Technicians" (27-4014), "Lighting Technicians" (27-4015), and "Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers" (49-2097).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	1,070	186	$23.83/hr	$1.10/hr	$13.70/hr	$17.21/hr	$23.18/hr	$29.07/hr	$36.19/hr
U S	73,960	1,775	$24.91/hr	$0.27/hr	$12.96/hr	$16.64/hr	$22.30/hr	$30.41/hr	$40.40/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Audio and Video Technicians Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Professional and Business Services 290 $24.36/hr Information 230 $25.74/hr Leisure and Hospitality 190 $24.78/hr Education and Health Services 110 $22.70/hr Financial Activities 80 N/A Public Administration 40 $18.90/hr Trade, Transportation and Utilities 30 $24.95/hr

Other Regional Data For Audio and Video Technicians Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change 2023 - 2025 Minnesota 1,070 $23.18/hr 1.4% Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 890 $23.54/hr N/A Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 890 $23.55/hr N/A Central Minnesota 60 $23.48/hr N/A Fargo ND-MN MSA 40 $21.14/hr N/A Southeast Minnesota 40 $21.34/hr N/A St Cloud MN MSA 30 $23.75/hr N/A Southwest Minnesota 30 $14.55/hr N/A Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 20 $14.34/hr N/A La Crosse WI-MN MSA 20 $14.83/hr N/A Southeast Balance of State 20 $19.33/hr N/A Duluth MN-WI MSA 10 $14.65/hr N/A Northeast Balance of State N/A N/A N/A Northeast Minnesota N/A $20.22/hr N/A Northwest Minnesota N/A $13.81/hr N/A Southwest Balance of State N/A N/A N/A Northwest Balance of State N/A $13.57/hr N/A Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/A N/A N/A Rochester MN MSA N/A N/A N/A

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	Employment	Median Wage	% Change 2023 - 2025
Producers and Directors	1,360	$31.32/hr	1.5%
Technical Writers	1,250	$32.58/hr	0.4%
Art Directors	1,000	$48.84/hr	0.4%
Floral Designers	660	$15.30/hr	1.4%
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Set and Exhibit Designers	130	$25.42/hr	1.5%

• Determines format, approach, content, level, and medium to meet objectives most effectively within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
• Locates and secures settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
• Constructs and positions properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
• Develops manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials.
• Develops production ideas based on assignment or generates own ideas based on objectives and interest.
• Directs and coordinates activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
• Conducts training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials, and operation of presentation equipment.
• Performs narration or presents announcements.
• Executes, or directs assistants to execute, rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
• Plans and develops preproduction ideas into outlines, scripts, continuity, story boards, and graphics, or directs assistants to develop ideas.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates equipment, such as cameras, sound mixers, and recorders during production.