Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

SOC 49-2097

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.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 22.9% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $50,596

Level IV threshold: $55,786

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$50,596

Level I$38,948

Level II$45,230

Level III$50,596

Level IV$55,786

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, CA	$61,755	$70,637	$79,518	$88,400
2	San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, CA	$59,384	$69,202	$78,998	$88,816
3	Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, CA	$60,445	$69,638	$78,811	$88,005
4	Modesto, CA, CA	$59,779	$69,160	$78,520	$87,901
5	Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, CA	$59,946	$68,952	$77,979	$86,986
6	Stockton-Lodi, CA, CA	$57,179	$66,331	$75,483	$84,635
7	New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NJ	$47,174	$61,318	$75,483	$89,627
8	Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, NY	$47,070	$61,194	$75,338	$89,461
9	Vallejo, CA, CA	$57,325	$66,040	$74,734	$83,450
10	Merced, CA, CA	$53,498	$63,482	$73,486	$83,470

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Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

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