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Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Michigan

The median pay for a audio and video technicians in Michigan is $52,240/year ($25.11/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$52K
Median annual
$25.11/hr
Hourly rate
$34K
Entry level (10th %)
$74K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $52K get you in Michigan?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,483/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,272/mo
Rent as % of take-home36.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$55,640/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,211/mo

About audio and video technicians

U.S. employed: 1,550
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan

Bar chart showing Audio and Video Technicians salary percentiles in Michigan: 10th percentile $33,980, 25th percentile $41,600, median $52,240, 75th percentile $60,430, 90th percentile $74,100. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$34K25th$42KMedian$52K75th$60K90th$74K
Bar chart showing Audio and Video Technicians salary percentiles in Michigan: 10th percentile $33,980, 25th percentile $41,600, median $52,240, 75th percentile $60,430, 90th percentile $74,100. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level audio and video technicians (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.

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Audio and Video Technicians salary by metro in Michigan

5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$60K+15%740
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$54K+4%140
Midland$51K-3%30
Lansing-East Lansing$50K-4%40
Ann Arbor$47K-11%100

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Frequently asked questions

How much do audio and video technicians make in Michigan?

The median is $52,240 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,980, and experienced audio and video technicians can clear $74,100. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $52K enough to live in Michigan?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,483/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 36.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a audio and video technicians salary go in Michigan?

Michigan has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median audio and video technicians salary is worth about $55,640 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do audio and video technicians get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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