How to hire a car audio installer

How to hire a car audio installer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step car 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 a car audio installer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new car audio installer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The car audio installer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a car audio installer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a car audio installer that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of car audio installers.

   Type of Car Audio Installer	Description	Hourly rate
   Car Audio Installer	Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.	$11-25
   Alignment Technician	Alignment Technicians are responsible for the alignment process of wheels and tires of a vehicle. Their duties include completing work repair orders, driving vehicles to the wheel alignment rack, and administering regular tests of the bent axle, bent steering rods, worn ball joints, and faulty wheel alignment... Show more	$12-27
   Front End Mechanic	Unlike front-end specialists that have to specialize in the repair of just one system in a vehicle, front-end mechanics perform essential care and maintenance in a vehicle. Their job ranges from changing oil, checking out fluid levels, and rotating tires to fixing or replacing worn-out parts in a vehicle such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors... Show more	$15-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GPS
   • Security Systems
   • Customer Service
   • Product Knowledge
   • Electrical Equipment
   • Trouble Shoot
   • Car Electronics
   • Mecp
   • Electrical Systems
   • Sales Floor
   • Windows
   • Motor Vehicle
   • Video Equipment
   • Individual Component

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Install and repair satellite TV systems, home theater systems and automotive electronics
   • Install audio, video, GPS, alarm systems, and relate accessories and components.
   • Work with a host of electronics ranging from CCTV surveillance cameras to flat screen TV installation.
   • Install car audio systems, dvd players hard wire gps units assist customers and improve productivity in the department.
   • Install electronics on boats; wire boats; TV installations
   • Install and test CCTV, fire alarms, security, and LAN systems for the local schools and businesses.

   More car audio installer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the car audio installer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A car audio installer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a car audio installer in Montana may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level car audio installer. Additionally, a car audio installer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average car audio installer salary

   $35,392yearly

   $17.02 hourly rate

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   Entry-level car audio installer salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 29, 2026

   Average car audio installer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$43,313	$21
   2	Florida	$36,542	$18
   3	Texas	$36,028	$17
   4	Oregon	$29,774	$14
   5	New Mexico	$27,923	$13
   6	Washington	$27,408	$13

   Average car audio installer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Wireless Advocates	$38,596	$18.56
   2	Randstad North America, Inc.	$32,583	$15.66

4. Writing a car audio installer job description

   A good car audio installer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a car audio installer job description:

   Car audio installer job description example

   12v Car Audio/Remote Start Technician

   Expanding commission-based high-volume shop. A team-based work environment or if you're a loaner that works also. Commission on upsales. Celebrating 25 years this October taking care of a large customer base, and currently running a 2-3 week backlog. Looking for the right driven, $$ motivated person. Additional compensation for finding and implementing new products/services.

   Must be punctual and available for overtime. Self Starter is a plus. Must be able to speak to customers and explain features of installed product. MECP certification is a plus not required. Must have a valid driver's license, and clean driving record. Must play well with others. Daily responsibilities include Installation of scheduled work + walk-in opportunities, Demonstrating installed products, and upselling. Keep the work area clean and organized. Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:30 (Flexible) No Saturdays, but available if interested. We pride ourselves on our cutting-edge products and services and are always looking for the latest and greatest in technology.

   Compensation:

   $50,000 - $100,000 yearly

   Responsibilities:

   • Report to work on time, Customers are often waiters and we schedule your time based on that
   • Installation, troubleshoot, repair of 12v accessories, Remote Starts, Car Audio, Security Interlock Systems, Back-up Cameras, both aftermarket and integrated systems, LED Lighting Systems, Under Car Lighting kits, Cruise Control, LED Headlights, Dash Cams, Radar Detectors, Trailer wiring, not a must to be able to install all products, just a sample of what's available
   • Upsell opportunities, either directly to customers or thru sales staff. Customers are wanting to upgrade their ride... most shops don't take the time to offer
   • Exploring new products and services to add to our list of ever-growing lines
   • Perform vehicle condition checklist before and after installation, take pictures and point out problems or potential concerns either to the customer, sales, or management before touching the vehicle
   • Keep area clean and organized
   • Help with inventory receiving and get to management when no one else available
   • Alert when installation is complete and provide pictures for social media. (company camera supplied)

   Qualifications:

   • Be punctual and available for overtime
   • 2+ years of verifiable job experience with 12v installations or mechanical background (will train the proper person)
   • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
   • Tech savvy, computer nerd or Geek would be a plus
   • Able to talk to customers to explain installed products and upsell opportunities
   • Team player
   • Must use tech support whenever necessary to solve issues... No need to re-invent the wheel
   • Money motivated
   • Computer experience, ie able to flash modules prior to installation/research when installation problems arise as well as being proactive to call tech support when issues arise

   About Company
   

   Kenny's Is about to celebrate 25 years in business. We serve a large and growing customer base covering all of Northeastern Oklahoma and reach out as far as Northwest Arkansas, Southwest Missouri, Southeast Kansas, etc... We sell, install, & repair Car Audio/Video, Remote Start, Security Systems, Leather Interiors, Custom Wheels & Tires, Level & Lift Kits, Sunroofs, etc...

   15 years ago we added a Full-Service Collision Center w/Paint Booth & Computerized Paint Mixing System, Kenny’s Auto Accessories & Collision Center was built on customer service and that goal remains the same today, to make sure you’re satisfied every time you do business with Kenny’s.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right car audio installer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with car audio installers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit car audio installers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit car audio installers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 car audio installer

   Once you've decided on a perfect car audio installer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new car 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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