How to hire an audio installer

How to hire an audio installer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step audio installer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an audio installer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new audio installer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your audio installer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an audio installer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect audio installer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents audio installer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Audio Installer	Description	Hourly rate
   Audio Installer	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$12-25
   Event Technician	An event technician is someone who ensures that events are held successfully. The event technician handles the audio, video, and other technical aspects of an event... Show more	$10-26
   Gas Technician	A gas technician specializes in installing and repairing gas systems and appliances in commercial establishments or residential areas. They visit sites to identify service requirements, inspect systems or equipment for any damage or gas leaks, troubleshoot problems, and perform the necessary installations, repairs, adjustments, or replacements... Show more	$12-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Audio Equipment
   • Projectors
   • Video Conferencing
   • Video Equipment
   • Control Systems
   • Visual Equipment
   • Crestron
   • Sound Systems
   • Security Systems
   • LCD
   • HDMI
   • AMX
   • Audio Systems

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage software to insure protection from miscellaneous online activities, troubleshoot and repair hardware and software to maintain PC stability.
   • Install Crestron and AMX touch panels, keypads, and various other high end devices.
   • Install decals on cars, glass windows, doors etc.
   • Terminate and pull CAT6 cables.
   • Solder BNC, RCA, mini audio connectors.
   • Pull CAT6 cables through conduit pipes in preparation to terminate.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your audio installer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An audio installer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, audio installers' average salary in kentucky is 61% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level audio installers 54% less than senior-level audio installers.
   • Certifications. An audio installer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an audio installer's salary.

   Average audio installer salary

   $37,309yearly

   $17.94 hourly rate

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   Entry-level audio installer salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing an audio installer job description

   An audio installer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an audio installer job description:

   Audio installer job description example

   This support position earns a competitive wage of $15-$20/hour , depending on experience. As a growing company, we currently include up to 10 days of paid time off (PTO) after 6 months. To help you do your job, you are also provided a company MacBook Pro. If this sounds like the right career opportunity for you, apply today !

   ABOUT RELIANT MEDIA

   Founded in 2014, we specialize in IT and AVL solutions for our clients. We have continued to expand our sales and service offerings in order to become a central solutions provider for our clients' diverse technology needs. We uphold excellent customer service values and respond quickly to our clients' diverse technology needs. Our process begins by listening to our client's requests, summarizing their goals and priorities, and crafting a specific project plan to meet those goals in a timely manner. When we apply our expertise, our clients always win.

   A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN AV INSTALLATION SPECIALIST

   As an installer, you can be found out in the field pulling data and audio cable and installing AV systems for our clients. This may include, but is not limited to, hanging large quantities of TVs, installing network hardware, installing speaker systems, and pulling long lengths of cabling multiple days in a row. We also provide services like hanging projectors and screens, installing stage lighting, large-scale Wi-Fi networks, and more. Each day you will arrive at scheduled appointments on time and ready to exceed client expectations. This work is for those that enjoy keeping busy and being able to be physically active as you perform some of the duties of your job.

   During the slow season (usually November through February), you will have the opportunity to expand your skills by assisting our IT and customer service teams in house when time permits, as well as take specialized certification courses to further increase your skills and value as an employee (things like ESA, CompTIA, Avixa, and more). This allows you to easily assist our clients as you respond to support tickets as well as be flexible in helping the other departments in the company. Whether you're in the office or the field, you will be essential to our success.

   
   
   

   AV Installation Specialist

   • High school diploma or equivalent (required)
   • 1+ year in related work experience (preferred)
   • 1+ year Customer service experience (required)
   • Willing and able to take, complete, and pass certifications as assigned (required)
   • Physical ability to lift up to 75 or more pounds (required)
   • Physical ability to work Indoors, Outdoors, and on Active Construction sites (required)
   • Basic computer experience (required)

   Do you pride yourself on a job well done? Is providing excellent customer service important to you? Are you eager to learn and advance your skills? If yes, we want to hear from you!

   AV INSTALLER WORK SCHEDULE

   This position works a typical full-time schedule during the company's normal business hours and can involve some light traveling!

   ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR INSTALLATION SPECIALIST TEAM?

   If you feel you'll be perfect as one of our AV Installation Specialists, apply now using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find audio installers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any audio installers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level audio installers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your audio installer job on Zippia to find and recruit audio installer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with audio installer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new audio installer

   Once you've selected the best audio installer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new audio installer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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