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How to hire a systems installer

Systems installer hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring systems installers in the United States:

  • There are currently 3,542 systems installers in the US, as well as 73,074 job openings.
  • Systems installers are in the highest demand in Mobile, AL, with 4 current job openings.
  • The median cost to hire a systems installer is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new systems installer to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a systems installer, step by step

To hire a systems installer, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a systems installer:

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

    Before you post your systems 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 a systems installer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A systems installer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, systems installers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    Here's a comparison of systems installer salaries for various roles:

    Type of Systems InstallerDescriptionHourly rate
    Systems InstallerTelecommunications equipment installers and repairers, also known as telecom technicians, set up and maintain devices or equipment that carry communications signals, connect to telephone lines, and access the Internet.$13-25
    Tower TechnicianA tower technician is responsible for maintaining the performance stability of line towers to provide the best network services for the customers. Tower technicians are often out in the field to conduct repairs and installations for the customers, inspecting the area's condition, and reporting structural inconsistencies and defects... Show more$13-22
    Tower ClimberTower Climbers are professionals who are responsible for performing comprehensive installations, inspections, and maintenance on cell towers, self-supporting towers, and other tower transmitter systems. These climbers are required to complete tower safety courses so that they can climb communication towers to assist crews in repairing and inspecting communication boxes... Show more$13-28
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • HVAC
    • Telephone Systems
    • Fiber Optic Cables
    • Fire Alarms
    • Alarm Systems
    • System Installation
    • Security Systems
    • Troubleshoot
    • Installation Process
    • Service Calls
    • Communications Equipment
    • CCTV
    • Windows
    • Test Equipment
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    Responsibilities:
    • Develop and lead training programs in preparation for combat.
    • Maintain test equipment and troubleshoot electronic circuits to component level.
    • Work with alarm systems, fix (services) (Honeywell, GE, DSC , 2GIG, etc.
    • Install residential and commercial CCTV systems.
    • Install doors and windows, put obs on outside of unit
    • Install RF antennas and secure communications lines to provide support.
    More systems installer duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your systems installer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A systems installer salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, systems installers' average salary in minnesota is 45% less than in california.
    • Seniority. Entry-level systems installers earn 45% less than senior-level systems installers.
    • Certifications. A systems installer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a systems installer's salary.

    Average systems installer salary

    $39,595yearly

    $19.04 hourly rate

    Entry-level systems installer salary
    $29,000 yearly salary
    Updated January 20, 2026

    Average systems installer salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$41,109$20
    2Massachusetts$40,427$19
    3Florida$39,132$19
    4Pennsylvania$37,346$18
    5Virginia$36,488$18
    6Louisiana$36,254$17
    7New York$35,891$17
    8North Carolina$35,253$17
    9Tennessee$35,224$17
    10New Mexico$35,040$17
    11Michigan$34,911$17
    12Illinois$34,532$17
    13Georgia$34,058$16
    14Ohio$33,673$16
    15Colorado$33,526$16
    16Texas$33,372$16
    17Indiana$31,430$15
    18Washington$30,752$15
    19Alabama$30,350$15
    20Nevada$28,897$14

    Average systems installer salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1City Utilities of Springfield$77,410$37.222
    2Johnson Controls$47,296$22.74166
    3Boeing$43,966$21.14337
    4ConvergeOne$42,245$20.311
    5SAFE Boats International$40,230$19.34
    6Closet Factory$40,050$19.2548
    7Improveit! Home Remodeling$39,981$19.223
    8TriAd Marketing & Media$39,767$19.12
    9Vanguard Fire & Security Systems$39,745$19.113
    10Cennox$39,719$19.10
    11Mechanical Systems Service$39,691$19.082
    12The Hiller Companies$39,454$18.9710
    13Creative Works$39,302$18.90
    14HB McClure$39,043$18.77
    15Kelly Services$37,065$17.827
    16Caliper Family of Companies$36,793$17.69
    17Builders FirstSource$34,811$16.7422
  4. Writing a systems installer job description

    A job description for a systems installer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a systems installer job description:

    Systems installer job description example

    Tired of prospecting for your own jobs? Hate handling customer inquiries and selling your services? Done working weekends and being a road warrior? Simply stressed out juggling it all?
    SIT BACK, RELAX, AND LET IMPROVEIT HOME REMODELING CHANGE YOU LIFE.

    HERE'S HOW:

    We've developed a vast sales and marketing network that keeps our job pipeline consistently full 52 weeks of the year. We will never run out of jobs for you to install!

    OUR INSTALLER BUSINESS PARTNER PROGRAM FEATURES:

    + NO LOW PAYING JOBS OR DELAYED PAY: - We recognize your talent vs. seeing you as a commodity We take care of YOU as our business partner by OFFERING TOP PAY WITHOUT DELAYS OR RED TAPE. Our average installer will bring home $3000-$4000 per week with NO marketing cost, no customer service problems, and no measuring or estimating. We do the work for you, you just install and get PAID!

    + NO WEEKENDS: We'll supply steady jobs Monday - Friday. Finally enjoy your weekends again.

    + NO LONG ROAD TRIPS: All job within a maximum 60 mile radius (most are closer). Absolutely NO OVERNIGHT TRAVEL!

    + NO WASTED TIME OR WASTED TRIPS: Jobs are professionally measured. End the frustration of trips to the job site only to find the product doesn't fit. No more wasted time waiting for the re-ordered products to arrive, costing you money because of lost opportunities.

    + NO DELAYS PICKING UP YOUR JOB MATERIALS: Senior Installation Managers ensure the warehouse is organized and your jobs are waiting for you when you arrive.

    + NO OUT OF POCKET COSTS: ALL materials are provided to complete the install! No driving back and forth to the lumber yard!

    + NO LATE NIGHT CUSTOMER PHONE CALLS: We take the driver's seat with customer communications. We have a project management team and service department that handles customer conversations and schedules jobs.

    + BUILD A BUSINESS WITH US: The more crews you have, the more jobs you can manage and the more you get paid! We have business partners that will be paid over $400,000 this year just from developing their business! Retire early and manage your crews! We will show you how!

    ALL YOU NEED TO BRING:

    + The labor, the truck, and the tools. We provide everything else!

    + Desire to grow your income and improve your life

    + Experience as a carpenter, plumber, kitchen remodeler or bath remodeler preferred. If you have BCI installation experience, WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU TODAY!

    Partner with a local family-owned business that WANTS SOMETHING FOR YOU, NOT FROM YOU!

    HOW TO APPLY:

    These opportunities won't last forever, Apply quickly.

    ImproveIt Home Remodeling is a family-owned business that has been in operation for 33 years. We are a BBB-Accredited A+ Rated and top-reviewed window, door, and bathroom remodeler.

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  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find systems installers for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your systems installer job on Zippia to find and recruit systems installer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Recruiting systems installers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

    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 systems installer

    Once you have selected a candidate for the systems installer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize 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 systems 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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How much does it cost to hire a systems installer?

Before you start to hire systems installers, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire systems installers pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

You can expect to pay around $39,595 per year for a systems installer, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for systems installers in the US typically range between $13 and $25 an hour.

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