California Median
$62,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+19% vs US median
US median $52,600
State Rank
#8 of 45
2,590 employed here
How much do Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers make in California?
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers in California take home a median of $62,390 annually — roughly $30.00 an hour — which runs 19% above the national median of $52,600.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $44,100 while the top 10% make $104,890 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,970 and $88,360 a year.
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,100 | $21.20 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,970 | $22.58 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,390 | $30.00 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $88,360 | $42.48 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $104,890 | $50.43 |
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How California compares
California ranks 8th out of 45 states and territories for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers salary in other states
Connecticut $74,890Washington $70,720Delaware $69,990Maryland $65,160Iowa $64,390Illinois $62,870New Hampshire $62,810New York $62,380Montana $60,900Oregon $59,890Colorado $57,680District of Columbia $57,620Idaho $56,690Virginia $56,310Massachusetts $56,040Minnesota $54,330Louisiana $53,320Utah $53,080Pennsylvania $51,010North Dakota $50,890Missouri $50,540Kansas $50,130Georgia $50,090Florida $49,780New Jersey $48,780Nevada $48,750Kentucky $48,380Wisconsin $48,300Ohio $48,130Tennessee $48,010Oklahoma $47,880Texas $47,770Alabama $46,770Arkansas $46,530Indiana $46,450New Mexico $45,580Arizona $45,400Michigan $45,400South Carolina $45,180North Carolina $44,490Mississippi $41,920Nebraska $39,940South Dakota $38,860Wyoming $33,300
Working as Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers in California
Nationally, about 20,000 people work as Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($62,390) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers make in California?
The median Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers salary in California is $62,390 per year, or about $30.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,100 at the entry level to $104,890 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers about 19% more than the national median of $52,600. California ranks 8th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $62,390 a year. About 2,590 Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.