National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 52113: Audio and video recording technicians
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. Below are the main duties, all 64 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 52113?
NOC 52113 is the code for audio and video recording technicians in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include audiovisual (AV) technician, multimedia sound technician, postproduction technician and recording engineer. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $32.86 an hour.
- NOC code
- 52113
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $32.86 an hour
Job titles under NOC 52113
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, video and concert production companies, sound recording firms, theatre and dance companies, educational establishments, clubs, hotels, bands, radio stations, television networks and video production and editing companies.
Main job titles
- audiovisual (AV) technician
- multimedia sound technician
- postproduction technician
- recording engineer
- recording studio technician
- sound effects editor
- sound mixer
- sound technician
- video and sound recorder
- video recording technician
All 64 job titles in the NOC index
assistant sound editor, audio engineer - recording studio, audio operator, audio operator assistant, audio recording studio operator, audio technician, audiovisual (AV) technician, colour timer - video, digital effects specialist, dubbing machine operator, electronic news gathering (ENG) editor, electronic video graphics operator, film technician, film technician - motion picture, imagery technician - Canadian Armed Forces, master record cutter, multimedia sound technician, multimedia sound-effects supervisor, music editor - recording studio, music mixer, music or sound mixer, playback operator, postproduction technician, production sound recordist, public address (P.A.) operator, public address (P.A.) system operator, radio recorder, radio technician, recording engineer, recording studio technician, re-recording mixer, sound cutter, sound editor, sound effects editor, sound effects specialist, sound engineer, sound engineer (except professional engineers), sound engineer assistant, sound keyer, sound librarian - audio-recording, sound mix engineer, sound mixer, sound operator, sound recorder, sound recording engineer, sound recording supervisor, sound recordist, sound technician, sound-recording and video-recording reproduction equipment operator, sound-recording equipment operator, stereo tape editor, video and sound recorder, video editor, video recorder, video recording technician, video sound mixer, video technician, video-editing equipment operator, video-recording equipment operator, videotape editor, videotape postproduction editor, videotape recording (VTR) editor, videotape recording (VTR) operator, videotape technician.
Also included in this group
- audio engineer - recording studio
- electronic news gathering (ENG) editor
- public address (P.A.) system operator
- radio technician
- sound engineer
Main duties of NOC 52113
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Set up, prepare, operate and adjust audio, recording, editing and reproducing equipment to record, edit and reproduce sound input or feed of pre-recorded material from tapes, records, compact discs, digital audio devices, and input from live microphones, satellites or microwave trucks for films, videos, radio and television programs and recordings
- Prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment to record videos, television programs, concerts and live events, and to edit video tape after production
- Operate electronic equipment to generate program titles, credits, sub-titles, graphic backgrounds or animation for television programs
- Operate audio consoles or computers, tape machines, microphones and sound processing equipment to mix, combine and edit music and sound at concerts and live events
- Operate dubbing machines to play back edited dialogue, music and sound effect tracks from different sources, in synchronization with motion picture film
- May supervise and coordinate the work of other audio and video recording technicians.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a college or other program in recording engineering, audiovisual technology or a related field or experience as a recording studio assistant is usually required.
- Senior occupations in this unit group, such as recording and sound engineers, require experience.
Is NOC 52113 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 52113 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 52113 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.00 | $32.86 | $45.46 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $17.25 | $27.74 | $40.37 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.50 | $30.80 | $40.48 |
| Quebec | $21.00 | $30.00 | $45.00 |
| Ontario | $21.00 | $32.50 | $48.20 |
| Manitoba | $20.21 | $31.50 | $41.67 |
| Alberta | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.82 |
| British Columbia | $25.00 | $36.26 | $46.12 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Employment Insurance Survey Data). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a audiovisual (AV) technician?
NOC 52113, Audio and video recording technicians, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 52113?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 52113 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 52113 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 52113 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $32.86 an hour, with most wages between $21.00 and $45.46. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 52113 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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