Audio-Video Technician Salary in Canada | By Province
In Canada, the median wage for audio video technicians is $32.86/hr
Audio Video Technicians in Canada: job prospects, employment requirements, licensing.
Audio and video technicians in Canada, classified under NOC 52113 as audio and video recording technicians, operate equipment to record, mix and edit sound, music and videotape for motion pictures, television and radio programs, videos, recordings and live events. They are employed by multimedia companies, film and concert production firms, sound recording studios, theatres, educational institutions, radio and television networks. Job prospects vary by region with overall moderate demand nationally through 2033, supported by needs in live events, media production, corporate presentations and digital content creation, though competition can be strong and many openings arise from turnover.
Median hourly wages range from 21.00 to 45.46 dollars per hour depending on experience, location, freelance versus staff status, and sector. Most positions require a college diploma or certificate in audiovisual technology, recording engineering or a related field along with technical skills and experience, with work conditions often involving irregular hours including evenings, weekends and on-call availability for events, physically active setups and troubleshooting in studios, venues, conference centers or on location.
Licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory body in Canada before you start working in this occupation.
| VIDEO TECHNICIAN (NOC 52113) | |||
| 2025 | Wages/hr | ||
| Community/Area | Low | Median | High |
| Canada | 21.00 | 32.86 | 45.46 |
| Newfoundland and L | 17.25 | 27.74 | 40.37 |
| Prince Edward Island | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Nova Scotia | 20.50 | 30.80 | 40.48 |
| New Brunswick | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Quebec | 21.00 | 30.00 | 45.00 |
| Ontario | 21.00 | 32.50 | 48.20 |
| Manitoba | 20.21 | 31.50 | 41.67 |
| Saskatchewan | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Alberta | 20.00 | 30.00 | 40.82 |
| British Columbia | 25.00 | 36.26 | 46.12 |
| Yukon Territory | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Northwest Territories | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Nunavut | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Source: Job Bank. 2026 | |||
