The median pay for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers is $52,600 a year ($25.29/hr), according to BLS OEWS, May 2025. Employment is projected to grow 4.8% through 2035, with about 2,200 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
- SOC 49-2097
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer in four numbers
- Median pay
- $52,600a year, or $25.29/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $37KTop 10% $84K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +4.8%Faster than averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+4.8%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +4.8% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 2,20022,400 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 202522.4K
- Projected 203523.4K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 22.4K Projected 2035 23.4K - Typical education
- Certificateneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- Less than high school12.2%
- High school38.4%
- Certificate2.3%
- Some college27.6%
- Associate's14.4%
- Bachelor's5.2%
Highest education held by audiovisual equipment installers and repairers Segment Value Less than high school 12.2% High school 38.4% Certificate 2.3% Some college 27.6% Associate's 14.4% Bachelor's 5.2%
Also advertised as: 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.
Pay
How much do Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers make?
Every audiovisual equipment installer and repairer in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$52,600
Middle half earn $44,490 to $67,300
- 10th
- $36,760
- 25th
- $44,490
- 75th
- $67,300
- 90th
- $84,190
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $36,760 |
| 25th | $44,490 |
| Median | $52,600 |
| 75th | $67,300 |
| 90th | $84,190 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $52,600
- Median hourly wage
- $25.29/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $57,930
- People employed
- 19,780
Versus all US occupations
At $52,600, Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers earn 3% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $1,620 a year.
Versus installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
Inside the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair group, where the middle occupation pays $61,150, this is 14% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $84,190 or more while the bottom 10% earn $36,760, a gap of 2.3×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 26% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Cost of living
Connecticut posts the highest raw median ($74,890), but once local prices are taken into account Iowa leads at $73,369 in national-average dollars.
Pay by state
Which states pay Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Connecticut | $74,890 | $72,281 | N/A |
| 2Washington | $70,720 | $66,085 | 350 |
| 3Delaware | $69,990 | $70,125 | N/A |
| 4Maryland | $65,160 | $62,081 | 200 |
| 5Iowa | $64,390 | $73,369 | N/A |
| 6Illinois | $62,870 | $62,896 | 530 |
| 7New Hampshire | $62,810 | $60,299 | N/A |
| 8California | $62,390 | $56,349 | 2,590 |
| 9New York | $62,380 | $57,802 | 870 |
| 10Montana | $60,900 | $64,346 | 60 |
Job outlook
Is Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Faster than average. +4.8% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | +4.8% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Faster than average
BLS projects employment of Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers to change 4.8% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 1,100 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 2,200 openings are projected each year, 9.8% of the 22,400 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Getting in
How to become an Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Some preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as audiovisual equipment installers and repairers.
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)38.4%
- Some College Courses27.6%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree14.4%
- Less than a High School Diploma12.2%
- Bachelor's Degree5.2%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 38.4% |
| Some College Courses | 27.6% |
| Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | 14.4% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 12.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.2% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does an Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer do?
Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.
Day-to-day tasks
- Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
- Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
- Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
- Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
- Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
- Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
- Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
- Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery day
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayDealing with the public
Not importantExtremely importantDealing with customers or the public is very important.
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayConflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Speaking3.4
- Reading Comprehension3.1
- Active Listening3.1
- Critical Thinking3.1
- Active Learning2.9
- Monitoring2.9
- Writing2.8
- Learning Strategies2.6
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.4 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 |
| Active Listening | 3.1 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 |
| Active Learning | 2.9 |
| Monitoring | 2.9 |
| Writing | 2.8 |
| Learning Strategies | 2.6 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Troubleshooting3.6
- Repairing3.6
- Quality Control Analysis3.6
- Complex Problem Solving3.4
- Installation3.4
- Equipment Maintenance3.4
- Judgment and Decision Making3.3
- Operations Monitoring3.1
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 3.6 |
| Repairing | 3.6 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.6 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 |
| Installation | 3.4 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.4 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.3 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Office suite software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Analytical or scientific software
- Mobile location based services software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits an Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 7 |
| Investigative | 3 |
| Artistic | 2 |
| Social | 2 |
| Enterprising | 1 |
| Conventional | 5 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Realistic6.8
- Conventional4.6
- Investigative2.6
- Artistic1.7
- Social1.6
- Enterprising1.1
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with audiovisual equipment installers and repairers highlighted
- Aircraft Mechanic$79,870
- Millwright$65,700
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,520
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,770
- Medical Equipment Repairer$61,660
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer$61,010
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- Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer$52,600
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$50,620
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $79,870 |
| Millwright | $65,700 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer | $61,010 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer | $52,600 |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer: frequently asked questions
How much do Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers make?
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers earn a median of $52,600 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 3% above the $50,980 US median across all occupations. That works out at $25.29/hr. The middle half earn between $44,490 and $67,300. The top 10% earn $84,190 or more.
Do you need a degree to become an Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer?
Not a degree, but you do need credentialed training: BLS lists a postsecondary non-degree award (a certificate or license program) as the typical entry route for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers. BLS also lists short-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 38.4% hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged).
Is Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer a growing career?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4.8% over 2025–2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 2,200 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does an Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer do?
Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. A core O*NET task: instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment. Employers most often ask for Office suite software, Spreadsheet software, Word processing software.
Which states pay Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers the most?
The highest state medians for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers are Connecticut ($74,890), Washington ($70,720), Delaware ($69,990) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Adjusted for local prices using BEA Regional Price Parities, Iowa moves to the top at $73,369.
What personality type suits an Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer?
O*NET scores Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers highest on the Realistic and Conventional interest areas, so the work mixes hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ISTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.