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

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an audio/visual operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $21.24 an hour? That's $44,175 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 12,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAudio/Visual OperatorUS Average
Salary
3.5

Avg. Salary $44,175

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.39%

Asian 4.99%

Black or African American 10.48%

Hispanic or Latino 15.74%

Unknown 6.66%

White 61.73%

Gender

female 17.53%

male 82.47%

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

Key steps to become an audio/visual operator

  1. Explore audio/visual operator education requirements

    Most common audio/visual operator degrees

    Bachelor's

    69.2 %

    Associate

    10.8 %

    High School Diploma

    7.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific audio/visual operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Video Equipment38.41%
    A-V29.10%
    Sound Equipment14.05%
    Audio Visual Equipment10.28%
    PowerPoint8.16%
  3. Complete relevant audio/visual operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New audio/visual operators 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 operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real audio/visual operator resumes.
  4. Research audio/visual operator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage software to insure protection from miscellaneous online activities, troubleshoot and repair hardware and software to maintain PC stability.
    • Provide technical and professional support in connection with VTC operations, applications and administration.
    • Operate audiovisual equipment including digital photography cameras, video and audio recorders, microphones, and digital/analog video editing systems.
    • Introduce digital video capabilities utilizing PowerPoint presentations and marketing literature to expand product promotion and enhance company image.
  5. Apply for audio/visual operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an audio/visual operator 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

How did you land your first audio/visual operator job

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Average audio/visual operator salary

The average audio/visual operator salary in the United States is $44,175 per year or $21 per hour. Audio/visual operator salaries range between $27,000 and $70,000 per year.

Average audio/visual operator salary
$44,175 Yearly
$21.24 hourly

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Audio/visual operator reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2023
Pros

Interaction with new technology and customer's

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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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2019
Pros

Lack of micromanagement.

Cons

Seasonal spikes it workload during certain quarters and lack of work in off season for conferences.


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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