Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $52,600 · Median hourly: $25.29 · Employment: 19,780
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,760 | $17.67 |
| 25th | $44,490 | $21.39 |
| Median | $52,600 | $25.29 |
| 75th | $67,300 | $32.36 |
| 90th | $84,190 | $40.48 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-2097
- Total U.S. employment: 19,780
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $36,760, median pay is $52,600, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $84,190.
Across the United States, 19,780 audiovisual equipment installers and repairers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,770 | $22.49 | -11.1% | 230 |
| Arizona | $45,400 | $21.83 | -13.7% | 520 |
| Arkansas | $46,530 | $22.37 | -11.5% | 220 |
| California | $62,390 | $30.00 | +18.6% | 2,590 |
| Colorado | $57,680 | $27.73 | +9.7% | 550 |
| Connecticut | $74,890 | $36.01 | +42.4% | 0 |
| Delaware | $69,990 | $33.65 | +33.1% | 0 |
| District of Columbia | $57,620 | $27.70 | +9.5% | 0 |
| Florida | $49,780 | $23.93 | -5.4% | 1,610 |
| Georgia | $50,090 | $24.08 | -4.8% | 890 |
| Idaho | $56,690 | $27.26 | +7.8% | 240 |
| Illinois | $62,870 | $30.23 | +19.5% | 530 |
| Indiana | $46,450 | $22.33 | -11.7% | 170 |
| Iowa | $64,390 | $30.96 | +22.4% | 0 |
| Kansas | $50,130 | $24.10 | -4.7% | 100 |
| Kentucky | $48,380 | $23.26 | -8.0% | 180 |
| Louisiana | $53,320 | $25.64 | +1.4% | 140 |
| Maryland | $65,160 | $31.33 | +23.9% | 200 |
| Massachusetts | $56,040 | $26.94 | +6.5% | 0 |
| Michigan | $45,400 | $21.83 | -13.7% | 310 |
| Minnesota | $54,330 | $26.12 | +3.3% | 40 |
| Mississippi | $41,920 | $20.15 | -20.3% | 120 |
| Missouri | $50,540 | $24.30 | -3.9% | 580 |
| Montana | $60,900 | $29.28 | +15.8% | 60 |
| Nebraska | $39,940 | $19.20 | -24.1% | 0 |
| Nevada | $48,750 | $23.44 | -7.3% | 190 |
| New Hampshire | $62,810 | $30.20 | +19.4% | 0 |
| New Jersey | $48,780 | $23.45 | -7.3% | 650 |
| New Mexico | $45,580 | $21.92 | -13.3% | 110 |
| New York | $62,380 | $29.99 | +18.6% | 870 |
| North Carolina | $44,490 | $21.39 | -15.4% | 660 |
| North Dakota | $50,890 | $24.46 | -3.3% | 40 |
| Ohio | $48,130 | $23.14 | -8.5% | 190 |
| Oklahoma | $47,880 | $23.02 | -9.0% | 150 |
| Oregon | $59,890 | $28.79 | +13.9% | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,010 | $24.53 | -3.0% | 560 |
| South Carolina | $45,180 | $21.72 | -14.1% | 480 |
| South Dakota | $38,860 | $18.68 | -26.1% | 60 |
| Tennessee | $48,010 | $23.08 | -8.7% | 400 |
| Texas | $47,770 | $22.97 | -9.2% | 2,490 |
| Utah | $53,080 | $25.52 | +0.9% | 330 |
| Virginia | $56,310 | $27.07 | +7.1% | 370 |
| Washington | $70,720 | $34.00 | +34.4% | 350 |
| Wisconsin | $48,300 | $23.22 | -8.2% | 150 |
| Wyoming | $33,300 | $16.01 | -36.7% | 30 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for audiovisual equipment installers and repairers?
The median annual wage for audiovisual equipment installers and repairers is $52,600 ($25.29 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays audiovisual equipment installers and repairers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many audiovisual equipment installers and repairers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 19,780 audiovisual equipment installers and repairers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do audiovisual equipment installers and repairers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.29. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.