A typical day involves reading work orders and traveling to customer locations to install new audiovisual equipment or diagnose malfunctioning systems. Technicians use hand tools, power tools, and electronic testing equipment to calibrate devices, locate circuit faults, and perform repairs on televisions, sound systems, and video equipment. They mount speakers, run wiring, and configure systems according to manufacturer specifications and customer requirements. Much of the work involves conferring with customers to understand problems, explaining repair procedures, and providing instruction on proper equipment usage. Documentation is important, requiring technicians to maintain detailed records of work performed, parts used, and cost estimates for materials and labor.
Individuals who excel in this role typically have strong realistic and conventional personality traits, enjoying hands-on problem-solving and systematic approaches to technical challenges. Success requires excellent finger dexterity and near vision for working with small electronic components, combined with problem sensitivity to quickly identify equipment malfunctions. The work appeals to people who are detail-oriented, dependable, and cautious in their approach, as precision is critical when working with expensive electronic equipment. Strong interpersonal skills are essential since much of the work involves direct customer interaction, explaining technical issues in understandable terms, and building trust through reliable service delivery.
This occupation has moderate resistance to automation due to the physical installation requirements, on-site problem diagnosis, and customer interaction components that require human judgment and dexterity. While diagnostic software and automated testing equipment may enhance efficiency, the core activities of mounting equipment, running cables through walls, and troubleshooting complex system interactions in varied environments remain difficult to automate. However, some routine diagnostic and calibration tasks may become more automated as equipment manufacturers integrate self-diagnostic capabilities.
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[Core] [56% incumbents] Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders. DWAs: Install audio or communications equipment. | Repair electronic equipment. [Core] [56% incumbents] 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. DWAs: Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | Calibrate equipment to specifications. [Core] [56% incumbents] Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs. DWAs: Confer with customers or users to assess problems. [Core] [56% incumbents] Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles. DWAs: Install audio or communications equipment. [Core] [56% incumbents] Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment. DWAs: Train customers in the use of products. [Core] [56% incumbents] Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs. DWAs: Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work. [Core] [56% incumbents] Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings. DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. [Core] [56% incumbents] Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports. DWAs: Maintain repair or maintenance records. [Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Compute cost estimates for labor and materials. DWAs: Estimate costs for labor or materials. [Core] [55% incumbents] Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals. DWAs: Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. | Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities. [Core] [55% incumbents] Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons. DWAs: Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | Repair electronic equipment.
--- SKILLS --- Speaking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc Learning Strategies (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems. Science (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. --- KNOWLEDGE --- Computers and Electronics (imp:4.26 lvl:4.67) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.11 lvl:4.23) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic Telecommunications (imp:3.32 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te Mechanical (imp:3.27 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main English Language (imp:3.23 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea Engineering and Technology (imp:3.20 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th Administration and Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, Building and Construction (imp:3.07 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r Production and Processing (imp:2.95 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot Mathematics (imp:2.91 lvl:3.36) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl Sales and Marketing (imp:2.90 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products Communications and Media (imp:2.76 lvl:2.42) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m Design (imp:2.64 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of Administrative (imp:2.35 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce Education and Training (imp:2.33 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching Public Safety and Security (imp:2.14 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote Physics (imp:2.08 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, Geography (imp:1.83 lvl:0.98) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an Transportation (imp:1.77 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea Psychology (imp:1.74) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.69) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.59 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra Foreign Language (imp:1.50 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu Economics and Accounting (imp:1.42 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar Law and Government (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat Fine Arts (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their Chemistry (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a History and Archeology (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i Biology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd Food Production (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food --- ABILITIES --- Finger Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no Visualization (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance. Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi Written Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or Trunk Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced Speed of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea Static Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Time Sharing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of Sound Localization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated. Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting. Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs. Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions. Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo --- WORK ACTIVITIES --- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.36 lvl:5.43) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Getting Information (imp:4.25 lvl:3.78) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour Working with Computers (imp:4.19 lvl:3.87) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.09 lvl:4.28) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.94 lvl:3.39) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.89 lvl:3.16) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.84 lvl:4.92) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your Processing Information (imp:3.81 lvl:3.85) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.73 lvl:5.13) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, Thinking Creatively (imp:3.66 lvl:4.01) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.66 lvl:3.84) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.66 lvl:3.79) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.59 lvl:4.18) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.48 lvl:3.87) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.47 lvl:3.48) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.46 lvl:4.11) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.44 lvl:2.50) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.41 lvl:3.66) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.31 lvl:3.77) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.29 lvl:3.09) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.26 lvl:2.71) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.25 lvl:3.37) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.20 lvl:2.90) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.07 lvl:2.36) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.07 lvl:3.69) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.07 lvl:3.04) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.06 lvl:2.80) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.03 lvl:3.32) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.02 lvl:3.64) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.93 lvl:2.89) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.92 lvl:2.16) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.87 lvl:2.85) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.80 lvl:2.63) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.78 lvl:3.83) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.65 lvl:2.94) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.64 lvl:1.96) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.89) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.51 lvl:2.49) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.32 lvl:2.56) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.12 lvl:1.61) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.92 lvl:1.34) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ --- WORK STYLES --- Attention to Detail (imp:2.37) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Dependability (imp:2.19) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Cautiousness (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Perseverance (imp:1.20) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Achievement Orientation (imp:1.16) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Self-Control (imp:1.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res Adaptability (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Integrity (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Cooperation (imp:1.06) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Stress Tolerance (imp:0.97) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Self-Confidence (imp:0.94) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Social Orientation (imp:0.93) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.92) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Initiative (imp:0.67) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Sincerity (imp:0.65) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Innovation (imp:0.63) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on Empathy (imp:0.60) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Optimism (imp:0.54) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Humility (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.08) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Leadership Orientation (imp:0.02) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res --- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS --- Troubleshooting (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Repairing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev Installation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people. Equipment Selection (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others. Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Teaching others how to do something. Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
--- NATIONAL WAGES --- total_employment : 19,780 annual_median : $52,600 annual_pct10 : $36,760 annual_pct25 : $44,490 annual_pct75 : $67,300 annual_pct90 : $84,190 annual_mean : $57,930 hourly_median : $25.29 --- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION --- highest_state : Connecticut ($74,890) lowest_state : Puerto Rico ($26,010) dispersion_ratio : 2.879x --- TOP STATES BY WAGE (46 total) --- Retail Trade emp: 7,610 median: $ 50,540 Construction emp: 5,450 median: $ 57,530 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing emp: 1,540 median: $ 46,930 Wholesale Trade emp: 1,360 median: $ 57,840 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp: 1,070 median: $ 64,110 Other Services (except Public Administration) emp: 850 median: $ 43,470 Information emp: 510 median: $ 60,460 Manufacturing emp: 400 median: $ 56,350 Educational Services emp: 120 median: $ 65,490 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation emp: 110 median: $ 45,730 --- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (12 total) --- Retail Trade emp: 7,610 median: $ 50,540 Construction emp: 5,450 median: $ 57,530 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing emp: 1,540 median: $ 46,930 Wholesale Trade emp: 1,360 median: $ 57,840 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp: 1,070 median: $ 64,110 Other Services (except Public Administration) emp: 850 median: $ 43,470 Information emp: 510 median: $ 60,460 Manufacturing emp: 400 median: $ 56,350 Educational Services emp: 120 median: $ 65,490 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation emp: 110 median: $ 45,730
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inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes : High confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data with detailed task descriptions, clear skill profiles, and robust wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. The occupation has well-defined boundaries and clear related occupations for edge analysis.
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wikipedia_used : False
wikipedia_title : None
wikipedia_note : No direct Wikipedia match found for this specific occupation. The closest semantic neighbors relate to electronics companies and electrical connectors, indicating the technical nature of the field but lacking specific occupational context.
--- PROSE FIELDS ---
ROLE SUMMARY:
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers specialize in installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic entertainment systems including televisions, stereo equipment, home theater systems, and video devices in residential and commercial settings. These skilled technicians combine hands-on technical expertise with customer service skills, working both in service shops and making house calls to diagnose and resolve equipment issues. The role requires strong knowledge of electronics, telecommunications, and mechanical systems, along with the ability to read technical diagrams and use specialized testing equipment.
DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves reading work orders and traveling to customer locations to install new audiovisual equipment or diagnose malfunctioning systems. Technicians use hand tools, power tools, and electronic testing equipment to calibrate devices, locate circuit faults, and perform repairs on televisions, sound systems, and video equipment. They mount speakers, run wiring, and configure systems according to manufacturer specifications and customer requirements. Much of the work involves conferring with customers to understand problems, explaining repair procedures, and providing instruction on proper equipment usage. Documentation is important, requiring technicians to maintain detailed records of work performed, parts used, and cost estimates for materials and labor.
WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role typically have strong realistic and conventional personality traits, enjoying hands-on problem-solving and systematic approaches to technical challenges. Success requires excellent finger dexterity and near vision for working with small electronic components, combined with problem sensitivity to quickly identify equipment malfunctions. The work appeals to people who are detail-oriented, dependable, and cautious in their approach, as precision is critical when working with expensive electronic equipment. Strong interpersonal skills are essential since much of the work involves direct customer interaction, explaining technical issues in understandable terms, and building trust through reliable service delivery.
CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field typically requires a high school diploma (38.4% of workers) or some college coursework (27.6%), with many professionals holding associate's degrees (14.4%) in electronics, telecommunications, or related technical fields. Hands-on training through vocational programs, apprenticeships, or on-the-job training with experienced technicians provides essential practical experience with various electronic systems and repair techniques. Many employers value industry certifications from equipment manufacturers and professional associations that demonstrate competency with specific brands or technologies.
CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to specialization in complex commercial systems, supervision of installation teams, or transition to related technical roles in telecommunications or industrial electronics repair. Experienced technicians may become field service managers, open independent repair businesses, or move into technical sales roles leveraging their deep product knowledge. Some professionals advance to become audio/video technicians for entertainment venues or transition to roles in security system installation, which offers higher compensation and growing demand.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 19,780 workers nationwide with a median annual wage of $52,600 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $36,760 to $84,190 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Connecticut offering the highest wages at $74,890 compared to Puerto Rico's $26,010, representing a 2.88x difference reflecting regional cost of living and demand patterns. Employment is concentrated in retail trade (7,610 workers), construction (5,450), and real estate sectors, indicating strong demand from both consumer electronics retailers and residential/commercial installation services. The field faces evolving demand as traditional audiovisual equipment increasingly integrates with smart home technology and streaming services, requiring technicians to adapt their skills to newer digital systems.
AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation has moderate resistance to automation due to the physical installation requirements, on-site problem diagnosis, and customer interaction components that require human judgment and dexterity. While diagnostic software and automated testing equipment may enhance efficiency, the core activities of mounting equipment, running cables through walls, and troubleshooting complex system interactions in varied environments remain difficult to automate. However, some routine diagnostic and calibration tasks may become more automated as equipment manufacturers integrate self-diagnostic capabilities.
--- REASONED EDGES ---
[skill_overlap] Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (49-2022.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both roles share critical skills in electronics knowledge (4.3 importance), troubleshooting (3.6), and installation work with similar customer service requirements.
data: Computers and Electronics knowledge 4.3
data: Troubleshooting skill 3.6
data: Installation skill 3.4
data: Customer service knowledge 4.1
[knowledge_overlap] Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers (49-2021.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Significant overlap in telecommunications knowledge (3.3) and electronics expertise, with both requiring similar technical problem-solving abilities.
data: Telecommunications knowledge 3.3
data: Computers and Electronics 4.3
data: Problem Sensitivity ability 3.5
[riasec_cluster] Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both occupations share strong realistic (R:6.85) and conventional personality orientations, indicating similar work preferences and approaches.
data: Realistic RIASEC 6.85
data: Conventional RIASEC 4.61
data: Repairing skill 3.6
[task_similarity] Audio and Video Technicians (27-4011.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Direct task overlap in audiovisual equipment handling, with shared focus on equipment calibration, testing, and customer instruction activities.
data: Calibrate and test equipment tasks
data: Position speakers and wire consoles
data: Instruct customers on equipment use
[transferable_skill] Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (49-2011.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Strong transferability through shared troubleshooting (3.6), quality control analysis (3.6), and electronic system repair competencies.
data: Troubleshooting 3.6
data: Quality Control Analysis 3.6
data: Working with Computers activity 4.2
[career_pathway] Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Natural career progression path given shared installation skills (3.4), electronics knowledge, and similar job zone requirements.
data: Installation skill 3.4
data: Job Zone 3
data: Building and Construction knowledge 3.1
--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
match_keywords : ['audiovisual', 'audio visual', 'av installer', 'equipment installer', 'electronics repairer', 'stereo system', 'home theater', 'cable installer']
exclude_keywords : ['software', 'network administrator', 'broadcast', 'live event', 'stage']
title_patterns : ['*AV*', '*Audio*Video*', '*Electronics*Repair*', '*Equipment*Install*', '*Cable*Install*']
common_variations: ['A/V Technician', 'Audio Video Tech', 'Electronics Installer', 'AV Installation Specialist', 'Home Theater Installer', 'Cable Tech', 'Equipment Repair Tech', 'Stereo Installer']
total_terms : 40 top_words : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'principles', 'electronic', 'repair', 'control', 'materials', 'problems', 'includes', 'technical', 'objects', 'standards', 'techniques', 'electrical', 'ideas', 'activities', 'hand', 'problem', 'quickly'] source_layers : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference TERM COUNT FREQ DOMINANT SOURCE SOURCE BREAKDOWN ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── equipment 52 0.01880 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:44% inference:29% dwas:13% tendency 42 0.01518 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% others 38 0.01374 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% principles 16 0.00579 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% electronic 15 0.00542 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:33% inference:33% onet_tasks:13% repair 14 0.00506 dwas dwas:36% inference:29% onet_tasks:21% control 14 0.00506 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:86% wikipedia:14% materials 13 0.00470 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:77% onet_tasks:8% dwas:8% problems 12 0.00434 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:75% onet_tasks:8% dwas:8% includes 12 0.00434 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% technical 12 0.00434 inference inference:67% onet_dimensions:25% dwas:8% objects 12 0.00434 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% standards 11 0.00398 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:73% wikipedia:27% techniques 11 0.00398 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:91% inference:9% electrical 11 0.00398 wikipedia wikipedia:64% onet_dimensions:18% dwas:9% ideas 11 0.00398 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% activities 11 0.00398 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:82% dwas:9% inference:9% hand 10 0.00362 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:70% onet_tasks:20% inference:10% problem 10 0.00362 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:70% inference:30% quickly 10 0.00362 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:90% inference:10% body 10 0.00362 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% service 9 0.00325 inference inference:44% onet_tasks:33% onet_dimensions:22% tools 9 0.00325 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:56% onet_tasks:22% inference:22% customers 9 0.00325 onet_tasks onet_tasks:33% onet_dimensions:33% dwas:22% maintenance 9 0.00325 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:44% dwas:44% onet_tasks:11% procedures 9 0.00325 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:89% inference:11% customer 9 0.00325 inference inference:56% onet_dimensions:44% resources 9 0.00325 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% orientation 9 0.00325 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% understand 8 0.00289 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:88% inference:12% monitoring 8 0.00289 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% performance 8 0.00289 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:88% dwas:12% needs 8 0.00289 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% rules 8 0.00289 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% electronics 8 0.00289 inference inference:62% wikipedia:25% onet_dimensions:12% providing 8 0.00289 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:88% inference:12% services 8 0.00289 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:75% inference:25% technology 8 0.00289 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:50% wikipedia:38% inference:12% production 8 0.00289 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% human 8 0.00289 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:88% inference:12%