Automotive Electronics Installers
Wages & Outlook
Wages
Wages vary depending on the employer and the area of the country. Wages also vary according to the level of skill and experience of the installer.
Benefits vary by employer. Many full-time automotive electronics installers receive benefits. These may include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
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Employment
Major employers:
- Electronics and appliance stores
- Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores
- Auto dealers
- Auto repair shops
Outlook
Most jobs for automotive electronics installers are at electronics specialty stores. Employment at these jobs is not expected to grow much. Instead, many of the new jobs are predicted to be with repair shops. This is because many people are expected to repair their existing sound systems rather than replace them.
| Employment | Employment Change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2020 | Number | Percent | |
| U S | 16,000 | 16,400 | 400 | 2.5% |
| Minnesota | 287 | 299 | 12 | 4.2% |
| 2010 | 2020 | Number | Percent | |
| Central Minnesota | 56 | 69 | 13 | 23.2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 212 | 224 | 12 | 5.7% |
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Minnesota Department of Education.
