Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Employers prefer applicants who have basic knowledge and skills in electronics; many applicants gain these skills at vocational training programs and community colleges. Employment is expected to grow more slowly than the average for all occupations because it often is cheaper to replace equipment than to repair it. Job opportunities will be best for applicants with knowledge of electronics and with related hands-on experience.
On average, Home Entertainment Equipment Installers earn $ 14.42 per hour.
Job Opportunities for Home Entertainment Equipment Installers are expected to:
Increase slower than average.
Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairersalso called service techniciansrepair a variety of equipment. They may specialize in one type of product, or may be trained in many different ones. The most common products include televisions and radios, stereo components, video and audio disc players, and video cameras. They also install and repair home security systems, intercom equipment, satellite television dishes, and home theater systems, which consist of large-screen televisions and sophisticated surround-sound audio components.
Employers prefer applicants who have basic knowledge and skills in electronics as well as previous repair experience. Many applicants gain these skills at vocational training programs and community colleges. Training programs should include both hands-on experience and theoretical education in digital consumer electronics.
Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers held about 40,000 jobs in 2006. Many repairers worked in electronics and appliance stores that sell and service electronic home entertainment products or in electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance shops. About 12 percent of electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers were self-employed, compared to 7 percent for all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations.
