Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $75,510 +49.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.30
10th percentile $57,990
90th percentile $102,800
Employed locally 240
National median $50,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,990
    25th
    $64,420
    50th (median)
    $75,510
    75th
    $88,540
    90th
    $102,800

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 48% Median Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,900
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,110
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $71,750
    New Jersey $65,640
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $65,610
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $64,090

    Nearby metros — Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,110
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $65,610
    California $62,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $60,960
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $60,920
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $59,440

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers in San Jose, CA is $36.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.67 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers salaries?

    The median Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers salary in San Jose, CA is 49.2% above the national median of $50,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers in San Jose?

    Entry-level Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $57,990 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,420.