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Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Median Salary
48,380
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

82%

Self-employed

13%

State and local government

2%

Private not for profit

1%

Federal Government

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$27,750

10%

$48,380

Median

$71,840

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    38%

  • Some college

    27%

  • Associate's degree

    14%

  • Less than high school

    12%

  • Bachelor's degree

    5%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.