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.
Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
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
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-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 |
Best cities for audiovisual equipment installers and repairers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $71,990 | $56,185 | $49,914 | 760 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $63,130 | $49,925 | $48,192 | 470 |
| 3 | Atlanta, GA | $58,660 | $46,892 | $46,864 | 470 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $51,530 | $43,584 | $42,278 | 680 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $46,400 | $39,462 | $40,011 | 600 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $51,210 | $41,539 | $36,577 | 1,060 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $71,990
- Chicago, IL — $63,130
- Atlanta, GA — $58,660
- Dallas, TX — $51,530
- Los Angeles, CA — $51,210
- Houston, TX — $46,400
Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $74,890 | $58,971 | $54,160 – $79,040 | — |
| Washington | $70,720 | $58,582 | $51,190 – $92,800 | 350 |
| Delaware | $69,990 | $54,790 | $48,490 – $99,990 | — |
| Maryland | $65,160 | $51,805 | $46,530 – $91,630 | 200 |
| Iowa | $64,390 | $52,122 | $34,970 – $69,190 | — |
| Illinois | $62,870 | $49,729 | $45,230 – $99,710 | 530 |
| New Hampshire | $62,810 | $52,648 | $49,090 – $99,450 | — |
| California | $62,390 | $49,706 | $44,100 – $104,890 | 2,590 |
| New York | $62,380 | $49,531 | $45,270 – $85,190 | 870 |
| Montana | $60,900 | $49,008 | $46,840 – $75,390 | 60 |
| Oregon | $59,890 | $45,891 | $40,170 – $84,710 | 130 |
| Colorado | $57,680 | $46,696 | $45,190 – $77,800 | 550 |
| District of Columbia | $57,620 | $46,179 | $51,710 – $80,060 | — |
| Idaho | $56,690 | $45,834 | $36,920 – $60,800 | 240 |
| Virginia | $56,310 | $45,001 | $38,640 – $73,010 | 370 |
| Massachusetts | $56,040 | $44,626 | $46,870 – $80,080 | — |
| Minnesota | $54,330 | $43,663 | $46,650 – $85,300 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $53,320 | $43,809 | $45,050 – $79,960 | 140 |
| Utah | $53,080 | $43,407 | $41,290 – $77,950 | 330 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,010 | $41,601 | $34,740 – $95,020 | 560 |
| North Dakota | $50,890 | $43,070 | $34,200 – $54,950 | 40 |
| Missouri | $50,540 | $41,351 | $36,220 – $92,760 | 580 |
| Kansas | $50,130 | $40,462 | $39,900 – $76,060 | 100 |
| Georgia | $50,090 | $40,450 | $36,290 – $76,090 | 890 |
| Florida | $49,780 | $42,178 | $36,390 – $71,700 | 1,610 |
| New Jersey | $48,780 | $40,227 | $32,220 – $102,510 | 650 |
| Nevada | $48,750 | $41,351 | $37,970 – $71,390 | 190 |
| Kentucky | $48,380 | $39,478 | $46,040 – $67,250 | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $48,300 | $39,645 | $39,960 – $65,640 | 150 |
| Ohio | $48,130 | $40,311 | $43,660 – $70,840 | 190 |
| Tennessee | $48,010 | $40,756 | $28,850 – $79,920 | 400 |
| Oklahoma | $47,880 | $39,042 | $33,900 – $70,340 | 150 |
| Texas | $47,770 | $40,563 | $31,540 – $68,920 | 2,490 |
| Alabama | $46,770 | $37,686 | $27,800 – $82,380 | 230 |
| Arkansas | $46,530 | $37,965 | $42,280 – $58,140 | 220 |
| Indiana | $46,450 | $38,162 | $30,680 – $63,570 | 170 |
| New Mexico | $45,580 | $37,811 | $40,140 – $61,890 | 110 |
| Arizona | $45,400 | $37,733 | $39,510 – $63,270 | 520 |
| Michigan | $45,400 | $36,980 | $33,880 – $61,800 | 310 |
| South Carolina | $45,180 | $36,928 | $35,830 – $63,240 | 480 |
| North Carolina | $44,490 | $36,661 | $37,330 – $62,700 | 660 |
| Mississippi | $41,920 | $34,918 | $34,220 – $72,940 | 120 |
| Nebraska | $39,940 | $33,334 | $29,930 – $65,030 | — |
| South Dakota | $38,860 | $33,404 | $36,240 – $43,470 | 60 |
| Wyoming | $33,300 | $28,937 | $33,300 – $45,600 | 30 |
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. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
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.