What is the salary of a Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer?

The typical salary range is $35,434 - $70,868 per year.

Tech & EngineeringStableBright Outlook

Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer

Operational-level

Also known as: A/V Installation Tech (Audio Visual Installation Technician), A/V Installer (Audio Visual Installer), Audio Installer, Audio Video Installer

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.

Audiovisual TechnologyElectronics RepairAV InstallationBroadcast TechnologyElectrical EngineeringTechnical ServicesSkilled TradesTechnicalAutomotiveSkilled Trade

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+4.8%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

2,200

per year (US)

Jobs today

22,400

in 2025 → 23,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

Moderate

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

High

Indoor, climate-controlled

Moderate

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Technicien d'aide-support informatique
Vendeur en électronique
Assistant technique en audiovisuel

Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer

Where it can lead

Intégrateur de systèmes audiovisuels
Chef de projet audiovisuel
Spécialiste en domotique

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will enhance this career by providing advanced diagnostic tools, predictive maintenance algorithms for equipment, and remote assistance capabilities. While AI may automate some routine troubleshooting, the need for human installers for complex setups and hands-on repair will remain crucial. Professionals will need to adapt to integrating AI-powered systems and utilizing new diagnostic technologies.

Salary

$52,600

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position