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What is an audio/visual manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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The average audio/visual manager salary is $59,090. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an communication major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become an audio/visual manager. Audio/visual managers with a Certified Audio Engineer (CEA) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 12,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAudio/Visual ManagerUS Average
Salary
4.6

Avg. Salary $59,090

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.37%

Asian 5.00%

Black or African American 9.92%

Hispanic or Latino 15.76%

Unknown 6.28%

White 62.67%

Gender

female 13.73%

male 86.27%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
5.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.6

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Audio/visual manager career paths

Key steps to become an audio/visual manager

  1. Explore audio/visual manager education requirements

    Most common audio/visual manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    60.6 %

    Associate

    23.0 %

    High School Diploma

    5.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific audio/visual manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Audio Visual Systems13.57%
    Audio Visual Equipment11.96%
    Video Equipment7.71%
    Digital Signage5.95%
    Technical Support5.89%
  3. Complete relevant audio/visual manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New audio/visual managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an audio/visual manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real audio/visual manager resumes.
  4. Research audio/visual manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the weekly CD and DVD duplication order system.
    • Manage all security and facilities/grounds maintenance in addition to project management of recent and ongoing expansion efforts.
    • Assemble, test, inspect and troubleshoot equipment to ensure it operates correctly.
    • Coordinate with engineers and project management for the installation of corporate conference rooms and presentation systems including AMX and Crestron controls.
  5. Apply for audio/visual manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an audio/visual manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average audio/visual manager salary

The average audio/visual manager salary in the United States is $59,090 per year or $28 per hour. Audio/visual manager salaries range between $43,000 and $80,000 per year.

Average audio/visual manager salary
$59,090 Yearly
$28.41 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2023
Cons

Getting under paid. Dealing with rude customers and people who think they know it all. But I love my job


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Updated January 8, 2025

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