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Home theater specialist salary
Average home theater specialist salary
$40,943
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Average home theater specialist salary by state
Highest paying states for home theater specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $54,993 | $26.44 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $58,371 | $28.06 |
| 3 | Montana | $49,874 | $23.98 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $49,996 | $24.04 |
| 5 | Michigan | $45,946 | $22.09 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $49,213 | $23.66 |
| 7 | Alaska | $50,860 | $24.45 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $52,169 | $25.08 |
| 9 | Vermont | $47,620 | $22.89 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $46,805 | $22.50 |
| 11 | Washington | $50,291 | $24.18 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $45,170 | $21.72 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $50,676 | $24.36 |
| 14 | California | $53,781 | $25.86 |
| 15 | Oregon | $45,017 | $21.64 |
| 16 | Arizona | $46,028 | $22.13 |
| 17 | Maryland | $52,430 | $25.21 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $47,343 | $22.76 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $46,509 | $22.36 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $44,045 | $21.18 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $41,919 | $20.15 |
| 22 | Delaware | $44,643 | $21.46 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $44,233 | $21.27 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $40,029 | $19.24 |
| 25 | Indiana | $40,934 | $19.68 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $42,780 | $20.57 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $43,307 | $20.82 |
| 28 | Iowa | $39,121 | $18.81 |
| 29 | Maine | $42,783 | $20.57 |
| 30 | Missouri | $41,147 | $19.78 |
| 31 | Ohio | $40,054 | $19.26 |
| 32 | Illinois | $40,481 | $19.46 |
| 33 | Virginia | $43,232 | $20.78 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $36,811 | $17.70 |
| 35 | Utah | $41,000 | $19.71 |
| 36 | Idaho | $38,629 | $18.57 |
| 37 | Nevada | $38,945 | $18.72 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $36,826 | $17.70 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $33,249 | $15.99 |
| 40 | Florida | $36,037 | $17.33 |
| 41 | Kansas | $38,501 | $18.51 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $41,293 | $19.85 |
| 43 | Texas | $37,294 | $17.93 |
| 44 | Colorado | $39,711 | $19.09 |
| 45 | Georgia | $36,549 | $17.57 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $37,303 | $17.93 |
| 47 | Alabama | $35,239 | $16.94 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $36,171 | $17.39 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $36,901 | $17.74 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $32,844 | $15.79 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $35,172 | $16.91 |
Home theater specialist salary details
A home theater specialist's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $63,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a home theater specialist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| Average | $40,943 | $3,412 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying home theater specialist jobs
The highest paying types of home theater specialists are satellite dish repairer, specialist, and audio video mechanic.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite Installation Technician | $36,826 | $3,069 | $17.70 | 105,288 |
| Cable Installation Technician | $39,725 | $3,310 | $19.10 | 90,389 |
| Satellite Technician | $36,473 | $3,039 | $17.54 | 91,117 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for home theater specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
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Assistant Professor, Rowan University
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Home theater specialist salary trends
The average home theater specialist salary has risen by $6,903 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average home theater specialist earned $34,040 annually, but today, they earn $40,943 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for home theater specialists over the last decade.
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Average home theater specialist salary over time
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Home theater specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,900 | $19.68 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $39,000 | $18.76 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $37,700 | $18.12 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $36,700 | $17.66 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | $36,900 | $17.76 | -1.0% |
Recently added home theater specialist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | LG Home Theater Specialist | Manchester, NH | 06/28/2025 | $31,305 |
| Best Buy | Samsung Home Theater Specialist | Secaucus, NJ | 06/28/2025 | $31,305 |
| Molly Maid, LLC | Home Cleaning Specialist | Indianapolis, IN | 06/28/2025 | $33,392 |
| Best Buy | LG Home Theater Specialist | Tallahassee, FL | 06/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Best Buy | LG Home Theater Specialist | Tempe, AZ | 06/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Best Buy | Samsung Home Theater Specialist | Lees Summit, MO | 06/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Best Buy | LG Home Theater Specialist | Columbus, OH | 06/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Best Buy | LG Home Theater Specialist | Lafayette, IN | 06/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Best Buy | Samsung Home Theater Specialist | Hopkins, MN | 06/26/2025 | $31,305 |
| Best Buy | Samsung Home Theater Specialist | Louisville, KY | 06/26/2025 | $31,305 |
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