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Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer Salary

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers earn a median $52,600 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

U.S. median
$52,600
$25.29 per hour
Range
$36,760 – $84,190
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
19,780
across the U.S.
▲3.9%
Pay trend: The median for audiovisual equipment installers and repairers in the U.S. rose from $50,620 (May 2024) to $52,600 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.5%.

What audiovisual equipment installers and repairers 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.

Typical education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Work experience
None required
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job outlook, 2025–35
+4.8% (about average)
Openings per year
2,200
Self-employed
10%

Employment of audiovisual equipment installers and repairers is projected to grow 4.8% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$44,444
per year · effective tax rate 15.5%
$3,704Monthly
$1,852Twice a month
$1,709Every 2 weeks
$21.37Hourly
  • Federal income tax$4,132
  • Social Security (6.2%)$3,261
  • Medicare (1.45%)$763
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$44,444

Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$36,760$17.67$31,717
25th percentile$44,490$21.39$37,928
Median (50th)$52,600$25.29$44,444
75th percentile$67,300$32.36$56,176
90th percentile (top earners)$84,190$40.48$68,058

Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
Connecticut $74,890+21.9%$58,971 $54,160 – $79,040—
Washington $70,720+45.5%$58,582 $51,190 – $92,800350
Delaware $69,990+40.2%$54,790 $48,490 – $99,990—
Maryland $65,160+2.6%$51,805 $46,530 – $91,630200
Iowa $64,390+1.4%$52,122 $34,970 – $69,190—
Illinois $62,870+3.8%$49,729 $45,230 – $99,710530
New Hampshire $62,810−0.7%$52,648 $49,090 – $99,450—
California $62,390+0.2%$49,706 $44,100 – $104,8902,590
New York $62,380−1.8%$49,531 $45,270 – $85,190870
Montana $60,900+3.1%$49,008 $46,840 – $75,39060
Oregon $59,890+4.7%$45,891 $40,170 – $84,710130
Colorado $57,680−2.3%$46,696 $45,190 – $77,800550
District of Columbia $57,620+14.3%$46,179 $51,710 – $80,060—
Idaho $56,690+11.1%$45,834 $36,920 – $60,800240
Virginia $56,310+0.4%$45,001 $38,640 – $73,010370
Massachusetts $56,040+5.9%$44,626 $46,870 – $80,080—
Minnesota $54,330+2.1%$43,663 $46,650 – $85,30040
Louisiana $53,320+3.2%$43,809 $45,050 – $79,960140
Utah $53,080−1.0%$43,407 $41,290 – $77,950330
Pennsylvania $51,010+8.6%$41,601 $34,740 – $95,020560
North Dakota $50,890+1.8%$43,070 $34,200 – $54,95040
Missouri $50,540+8.8%$41,351 $36,220 – $92,760580
Kansas $50,130+4.1%$40,462 $39,900 – $76,060100
Georgia $50,090−0.8%$40,450 $36,290 – $76,090890
Florida $49,780+5.6%$42,178 $36,390 – $71,7001,610
New Jersey $48,780−25.7%$40,227 $32,220 – $102,510650
Nevada $48,750+2.3%$41,351 $37,970 – $71,390190
Kentucky $48,380−4.8%$39,478 $46,040 – $67,250180
Wisconsin $48,300+3.2%$39,645 $39,960 – $65,640150
Ohio $48,130+2.6%$40,311 $43,660 – $70,840190
Tennessee $48,010−0.4%$40,756 $28,850 – $79,920400
Oklahoma $47,880+29.2%$39,042 $33,900 – $70,340150
Texas $47,770+1.6%$40,563 $31,540 – $68,9202,490
Alabama $46,770+8.1%$37,686 $27,800 – $82,380230
Arkansas $46,530+6.0%$37,965 $42,280 – $58,140220
Indiana $46,450+21.7%$38,162 $30,680 – $63,570170
New Mexico $45,580+0.0%$37,811 $40,140 – $61,890110
Arizona $45,400−0.5%$37,733 $39,510 – $63,270520
Michigan $45,400+2.9%$36,980 $33,880 – $61,800310
South Carolina $45,180−2.4%$36,928 $35,830 – $63,240480
North Carolina $44,490+2.9%$36,661 $37,330 – $62,700660
Mississippi $41,920−0.6%$34,918 $34,220 – $72,940120
Nebraska $39,940+1.0%$33,334 $29,930 – $65,030—
South Dakota $38,860+6.1%$33,404 $36,240 – $43,47060
Wyoming $33,300—$28,937 $33,300 – $45,60030

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JobMedian salaryEducationGrowth 2025–35
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$56,210High school diploma or equivalent+4.4%
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$48,420High school diploma or equivalent-14.5%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$60,070High school diploma or equivalent+6.8%
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$74,090Postsecondary nondegree award+0.3%
Avionics Technician$82,280Postsecondary nondegree award+9.4%
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$84,890Postsecondary nondegree award+5.4%
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$103,020Postsecondary nondegree award+9.7%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47,810Some college, no degree-3.0%
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$63,520Associate's degree+1.2%
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63,890Postsecondary nondegree award-3.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a audiovisual equipment installer and repairer make?

The national median salary for audiovisual equipment installers and repairers is $52,600 a year ($25.29 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,760 and the top 10% earn over $84,190. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays audiovisual equipment installers and repairers the most?

Connecticut has the highest median pay at $74,890.

How many audiovisual equipment installers and repairers are there in the U.S.?

About 19,780 people work as audiovisual equipment installers and repairers nationwide.