A typical day
You mount and aim cameras, run low voltage cable, terminate connections, configure recorders and door controllers, verify coverage, and walk the customer through the system.
Skills that matter
The role rewards precision and patience more than raw strength.
- Clean cable routing and terminations
- Basic networking: IP addressing, PoE, switches
- Reading floor plans and device schedules
- Customer communication and clear documentation
Earnings and growth
Entry-level installers typically start around $20 to $26 per hour, with experienced technicians and system programmers earning considerably more. Many eventually run their own integration business.
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