Average Salary for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
SOC 49-2097 · Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers in the United States is $50,620 ($24.34/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $36,310 at the 10th percentile to $82,150 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 22,170 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 40.3% since 2014.
Median Annual
$50,620
Mean Annual
$55,740
10th Pct
$36,310
75th Pct
$63,250
Employment
22,170
Salary Distribution
$36k
10th
$43k
25th
$51k
Median
$63k
75th
$82k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $75,510 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $72,900 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $72,110 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $71,750 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $64,090 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $63,500 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $62,520 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $61,920 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,900 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $61,420 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $60,960 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $60,920 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $60,560 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $60,300 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $59,440 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $65,640 |
| Maryland | $63,510 |
| New York | $63,500 |
| Iowa | $63,480 |
| Hawaii | $63,450 |
| New Hampshire | $63,240 |
| California | $62,270 |
| Connecticut | $61,420 |
| Illinois | $60,580 |
| Montana | $59,050 |
| Colorado | $59,040 |
| Oregon | $57,180 |
| Virginia | $56,110 |
| Utah | $53,600 |
| Minnesota | $53,230 |
| Massachusetts | $52,940 |
| Louisiana | $51,670 |
| Idaho | $51,040 |
| Kentucky | $50,830 |
| Georgia | $50,510 |
| District of Columbia | $50,390 |
| North Dakota | $49,970 |
| Delaware | $49,930 |
| Washington | $48,590 |
| Tennessee | $48,180 |
| Kansas | $48,140 |
| Nevada | $47,640 |
| Florida | $47,120 |
| Texas | $47,030 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,950 |
| Ohio | $46,900 |
| Wisconsin | $46,810 |
| Missouri | $46,450 |
| South Carolina | $46,290 |
| Arizona | $45,650 |
| New Mexico | $45,560 |
| Michigan | $44,120 |
| Arkansas | $43,890 |
| Alabama | $43,250 |
| North Carolina | $43,220 |
| Mississippi | $42,180 |
| Nebraska | $39,540 |
| Indiana | $38,170 |
| Oklahoma | $37,070 |
| South Dakota | $36,610 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,470 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $126,710 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $126,710 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $113,780 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $113,780 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $86,250 |
| Television Broadcasting Stations | $83,820 |
| Broadcasting and Content Providers | $83,820 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | $83,820 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $69,590 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $66,530 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $64,460 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $63,240 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $63,240 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $63,240 |
| Casino Hotels | $61,290 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $61,290 |
| Accommodation | $61,290 |
| Traveler Accommodation | $61,290 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $60,900 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | $59,840 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $59,610 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $59,440 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $59,290 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $59,290 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $58,720 |
| Rental and Leasing Services | $58,410 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $58,410 |
| Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $58,410 |
| Manufacturing | $58,330 |
| Educational Services | $57,280 |
| Educational Services | $56,980 |
| Construction | $56,910 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $56,550 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $56,550 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $55,450 |
| Information | $54,750 |
| Security Systems Services | $53,380 |
| Investigation and Security Services | $53,380 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $51,400 |
| Employment Services | $51,400 |
| Wholesale Trade | $50,820 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $50,610 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $50,480 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $50,390 |
| Telecommunications | $49,640 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $49,210 |
| Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers | $48,560 |
| Electronics and Appliance Retailers | $48,560 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $48,350 |
| Retail Trade | $48,270 |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $47,600 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $47,410 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $47,120 |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | $46,740 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers | $46,740 |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $46,660 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $46,660 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | $46,480 |
| Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers | $46,410 |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers (4594 and 4595 only) | $45,170 |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | $44,560 |
| General Merchandise Retailers | $44,100 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers | $44,010 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $42,120 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $42,120 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $41,730 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers | $40,260 |
| Temporary Help Services | $40,220 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,620 |
| 2023 | $48,380 |
| 2022 | $44,960 |
| 2021 | $44,790 |
| 2020 | $41,460 |
| 2019 | $39,510 |
| 2018 | $38,160 |
| 2017 | $37,190 |
| 2016 | $37,410 |
| 2015 | $37,790 |
| 2014 | $36,090 |