Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
SOC Code: 49-2097 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,174 | $61,318 | $75,483 | $89,627 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $47,070 | $61,194 | $75,338 | $89,461 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $59,384 | $69,202 | $78,998 | $88,816 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,755 | $70,637 | $79,518 | $88,400 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $60,445 | $69,638 | $78,811 | $88,005 |
| Modesto, CA | $59,779 | $69,160 | $78,520 | $87,901 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $59,946 | $68,952 | $77,979 | $86,986 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $43,784 | $57,595 | $71,427 | $85,238 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $57,179 | $66,331 | $75,483 | $84,635 |
| Cleveland, TN | $41,205 | $55,390 | $69,576 | $83,762 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 3.6 | |
| Repairing | 3.6 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.6 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.4 | |
| Speaking | 3.4 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 | |
| Installation | 3.4 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Computers and Electronics | 4.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Telecommunications | 3.3 |
| Mechanical | 3.3 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.2 |
| Administration and Management | 3.1 |
| Building and Construction | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 38.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 27.6% |
| Associate's degree | 14.4% |
| Less than high school | 12.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.2% |
| Some college | 2.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
- Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
- Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
- Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
- Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
- Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
- Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
- Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word Audio calibration software Global positioning system GPS software
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