Audiovisual equipment installers and repairers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,760 | $17.67 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $52,600 | $25.29 |
| Mean (average) | $57,930 | $27.85 |
| 90th percentile | $84,190 | $40.48 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Audiovisual equipment installers and repairers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 46 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,770 | $27,800 | $82,380 | 230 | 0.87 |
| Arizona | $45,400 | $39,510 | $63,270 | 520 | 1.25 |
| Arkansas | $46,530 | $42,280 | $58,140 | 220 | 1.34 |
| California | $62,390 | $44,100 | $104,890 | 2,590 | 1.12 |
| Colorado | $57,680 | $45,190 | $77,800 | 550 | 1.5 |
| Connecticut | $74,890 | $54,160 | $79,040 | ||
| Delaware | $69,990 | $48,490 | $99,990 | ||
| District of Columbia | $57,620 | $51,710 | $80,060 | ||
| Florida | $49,780 | $36,390 | $71,700 | 1,610 | 1.28 |
| Georgia | $50,090 | $36,290 | $76,090 | 890 | 1.43 |
| Idaho | $56,690 | $36,920 | $60,800 | 240 | 2.19 |
| Illinois | $62,870 | $45,230 | $99,710 | 530 | 0.68 |
| Indiana | $46,450 | $30,680 | $63,570 | 170 | 0.41 |
| Iowa | $64,390 | $34,970 | $69,190 | ||
| Kansas | $50,130 | $39,900 | $76,060 | 100 | 0.56 |
| Kentucky | $48,380 | $46,040 | $67,250 | 180 | 0.72 |
| Louisiana | $53,320 | $45,050 | $79,960 | 140 | 0.58 |
| Maryland | $65,160 | $46,530 | $91,630 | 200 | 0.58 |
| Massachusetts | $56,040 | $46,870 | $80,080 | ||
| Michigan | $45,400 | $33,880 | $61,800 | 310 | 0.56 |
| Minnesota | $54,330 | $46,650 | $85,300 | 40 | 0.1 |
| Mississippi | $41,920 | $34,220 | $72,940 | 120 | 0.84 |
| Missouri | $50,540 | $36,220 | $92,760 | 580 | 1.56 |
| Montana | $60,900 | $46,840 | $75,390 | 60 | 0.97 |
| Nebraska | $39,940 | $29,930 | $65,030 | ||
| Nevada | $48,750 | $37,970 | $71,390 | 190 | 0.98 |
| New Hampshire | $62,810 | $49,090 | $99,450 | ||
| New Jersey | $48,780 | $32,220 | $102,510 | 650 | 1.19 |
| New Mexico | $45,580 | $40,140 | $61,890 | 110 | 0.99 |
| New York | $62,380 | $45,270 | $85,190 | 870 | 0.7 |
| North Carolina | $44,490 | $37,330 | $62,700 | 660 | 1.05 |
| North Dakota | $50,890 | $34,200 | $54,950 | 40 | 0.77 |
| Ohio | $48,130 | $43,660 | $70,840 | 190 | 0.26 |
| Oklahoma | $47,880 | $33,900 | $70,340 | 150 | 0.68 |
| Oregon | $59,890 | $40,170 | $84,710 | 130 | 0.5 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,010 | $34,740 | $95,020 | 560 | 0.73 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,010 | $21,840 | $32,140 | 50 | 0.43 |
| South Carolina | $45,180 | $35,830 | $63,240 | 480 | 1.65 |
| South Dakota | $38,860 | $36,240 | $43,470 | 60 | 1 |
| Tennessee | $48,010 | $28,850 | $79,920 | 400 | 0.95 |
| Texas | $47,770 | $31,540 | $68,920 | 2,490 | 1.39 |
| Utah | $53,080 | $41,290 | $77,950 | 330 | 1.49 |
| Virginia | $56,310 | $38,640 | $73,010 | 370 | 0.71 |
| Washington | $70,720 | $51,190 | $92,800 | 350 | 0.78 |
| Wisconsin | $48,300 | $39,960 | $65,640 | 150 | 0.4 |
| Wyoming | $33,300 | $33,300 | $45,600 | 30 | 0.84 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for audiovisual equipment installers and repairers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 2,200. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 10.1%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for audiovisual equipment installers and repairers
- Typical entry education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
- Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
- Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
- Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
- Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
- Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
- Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
- Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Audio calibration software
- Global positioning system GPS software
Transferable skills for career changers: Troubleshooting, Repairing, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Installation, Equipment Maintenance.
Common job titles: A/V Installation Tech (Audio Visual Installation Technician), A/V Installer (Audio Visual Installer), Electronic Tech (Electronic Technician), Field Service Tech (Field Service Technician), Home Theater Installer, Installer, Satellite Installer, TV Analyzer (Television Analyzer), TV Repairman (Television Repairman).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do audiovisual equipment installers and repairers make?
The national median annual wage for audiovisual equipment installers and repairers was $52,600 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $36,760 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $84,190. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do audiovisual equipment installers and repairers need?
BLS lists postsecondary nondegree award as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and short-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is audiovisual equipment installers and repairers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of audiovisual equipment installers and repairers to change +4.8% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 2,200 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay audiovisual equipment installers and repairers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Connecticut ($74,890), Washington ($70,720), Delaware ($69,990). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.