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Car audio installer salary

Average car audio installer salary

$35,392

$17.02 hourly rate

Entry-level car audio installer salary
$24,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Car Audio Installer Salary

The average salary for a Car Audio Installer in the United States is approximately $35,392 per year. Factors influencing this salary include geographical location, years of experience, and specific technical skills. Installers typically earn between $25,000 to $50,000, with entry-level positions starting around $30,000. As experience grows, so does the potential for higher earnings.

Where Can a Car Audio Installer Earn More?

Installers in states like California and New York often receive higher wages due to the cost of living and demand for advanced audio systems. Additionally, specialized installers who work with high-end vehicles or custom installations may command premium rates.

Car Audio Installer Salary Estimates by Experience Level

  • Entry-Level: $30,000 - $35,000
  • Mid-Level: $35,000 - $45,000
  • Experienced: $45,000 - $50,000+

For those seeking to enter the field, obtaining certifications in audio systems or relevant technology can enhance job prospects and salary potential.

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Where can a Car Audio Installer earn more?

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Wireless Advocates$38,596
Randstad North America, Inc.$32,583

Car audio installer salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level car audio installer$20,700$9.97
Mid-level car audio installer$33,400$16.08
Senior-level car audio installer$46,300$22.24

Car audio installer salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a car audio installer typically falls between $35,392 and $83,246.
zippia
$35,392yearly
glassdoor[1]
$49,556yearly
comparably[2]
$47,109yearly
Salary.com[3]
$45,960yearly
SalaryExpert[4]
$83,246yearly

Average car audio installer salary by state

The average car audio installer salary in California, Nevada, and Georgia are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average car audio installer salary states are Montana, South Carolina, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for car audio installers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Nevada$39,619$19.05
2Georgia$38,106$18.32
3Arizona$37,262$17.91
4Iowa$36,921$17.75
5California$43,231$20.78
6Texas$35,681$17.15
7Florida$36,222$17.41
8North Dakota$34,493$16.58
9Indiana$35,230$16.94
10Connecticut$35,537$17.09
11Colorado$34,360$16.52
12New Hampshire$36,221$17.41
13Tennessee$31,554$15.17
14Minnesota$35,283$16.96
15New Jersey$36,277$17.44
16Oklahoma$34,128$16.41
17Maine$33,593$16.15
18Alabama$31,826$15.30
19Ohio$32,667$15.71
20District of Columbia$39,366$18.93
21Michigan$31,675$15.23
22Pennsylvania$32,410$15.58
23Maryland$33,843$16.27
24Delaware$33,011$15.87
25Virginia$32,592$15.67
26Idaho$30,069$14.46
27Mississippi$29,634$14.25
28Nebraska$31,692$15.24
29Rhode Island$33,288$16.00
30Wyoming$32,233$15.50
31Wisconsin$32,008$15.39
32Utah$29,166$14.02
33Arkansas$29,991$14.42
34Hawaii$28,137$13.53
35Illinois$31,512$15.15
36Oregon$30,200$14.52
37Vermont$31,231$15.01
38Montana$27,681$13.31
39South Carolina$27,545$13.24
40New York$30,281$14.56
41Kansas$30,778$14.80
42South Dakota$29,877$14.36
43Louisiana$26,951$12.96
44Massachusetts$31,057$14.93
45North Carolina$28,229$13.57
46Missouri$27,975$13.45
47Washington$28,284$13.60
48New Mexico$28,020$13.47
49West Virginia$26,430$12.71
50Kentucky$24,944$11.99
51Alaska$26,015$12.51

Highest paying cities for car audio installers

The highest-paying cities for car audio installers are Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood, FL, and Houston, TX.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Los Angeles, CA$43,313$20.82
2Hollywood, FL$36,542$17.57
3Houston, TX$36,028$17.32
4Beaverton, OR$29,774$14.31
5Albuquerque, NM$27,923$13.42
6Spokane, WA$27,408$13.18

Car audio installer salary details

A car audio installer's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average car audio installer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a car audio installer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
75th Percentile$43,000$3,583$21
Average$35,392$2,949$17
25th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13
10th Percentile$24,000$2,000$12

Highest paying car audio installer jobs

The highest paying types of car audio installers are master technician, certified technician, and front end mechanic.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Alignment Technician$38,020$3,168$18.28143,585
Front End Mechanic$44,190$3,682$21.2580,680
Lube Technician$29,959$2,497$14.40131,008
Technician$38,045$3,170$18.29596,842
Certified Technician$52,208$4,351$25.10140,083
Automotive Repair Technician$43,699$3,642$21.01160,366

Top companies hiring car audio installers now:

  1. Extreme Networks jobs (3)
  2. DuPont jobs (1)
  3. Wireless Advocates jobs (18)
  4. The Next Level jobs (1)
  5. Nebraska Furniture Mart jobs (1)

Which companies pay car audio installers the most?

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Wireless Advocates$38,596$18.56
2Randstad North America, Inc.$32,583$15.66

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$36,000$35,400$34,800$34,200$33,600$33,000
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Car audio installer salary trends

The average car audio installer salary has risen by $6,323 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average car audio installer earned $29,069 annually, but today, they earn $35,392 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for car audio installers over the last decade.

Compare car audio installer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average car audio installer salary over time

Compare car audio installer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Car audio installer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$35,400$17.02+4.4%
2025$33,800$16.26+3.3%
2024$32,700$15.73+2.8%
2023$31,800$15.28+2.7%
2022$30,900$14.86+1.6%

Recently added car audio installer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
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San Diego Car Stereo and MotorsportCar Audio SalesSan Diego, CA05/16/2024$35,479
New Start StaffingCar Accessory Installer Mon-Fri 6AM PMFederal Way, WA05/14/2024$43,827

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