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. Excludes “Audio and Video Technicians” (27-4011).
National median · BLS
$52,600
▲ +3.91%YoY
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Average salary · BLS
$57,930
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
19,780
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Pay range for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$36,760
25th
$44,490
Median (50th)
$52,600
75th
$67,300
90th — top pay
$84,190
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
BLS projects employment of audiovisual equipment installers and repairers to grow 4.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 2,200 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
22,400 → 23,400
+1,100 jobs
Projected change
+4.8%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
2,200
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
Postsecondary nondegree award
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
10.1% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers salaries by state
BLS state medians, plus the same figure adjusted for local prices (BEA Regional Price Parities). Tap a state for its full range and H-1B pay.
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Quality Control Analysis3.6
Repairing3.6
Troubleshooting3.6
Complex Problem Solving3.4
Equipment Maintenance3.4
Installation3.4
Speaking3.4
Judgment and Decision Making3.3
Active Listening3.1
Critical Thinking3.1
Top knowledge areas
Computers and Electronics4.3
Customer and Personal Service4.1
Telecommunications3.3
Mechanical3.3
English Language3.2
Engineering and Technology3.2
Administration and Management3.1
Building and Construction3.1
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordAudio calibration softwareGlobal positioning system GPS software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What audiovisual equipment installers and repairers do
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.
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Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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