Low Voltage Technician
Impact: Direct and tangible impact on safety, security, and functionality of client systems.
Installs, maintains, and repairs low-voltage electronic systems such as security alarms, telecommunications, audio-visual equipment, and building automation systems. Works with wiring, cabling, and various electronic components, ensuring systems operate efficiently and safely.
What the day looks like
- People interaction
- Moderate
- Team vs solo
- Team-oriented with significant solo work
- Client facing
- Frequent
- Impact visibility
- Moderate
- Travel
- Frequent local travel to client sites
- Schedule flexibility
- Rigid
- Remote work
- On-site Only
- Typical work hours
- 40 hours/week
- Stress level
- Moderate
At a glance
- Median salary
- $55,000
- Entry-level
- $40,000
- Senior
- $75,000
- Growth by 2033
- Above Average
- Demand
- Growing
- Freelance potential
- High
- Salary growth potential
- High
- Typical student debt
- $10,000 - $25,000
Skills you'll use
Hard skills
- Cabling and Wiring
- System Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Network Configuration
- Blueprint Reading
Soft skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Time Management
- Customer Service
Technical complexity: High
How to get there
- Minimum education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent; Postsecondary non-degree award or Associate's degree often preferred
- Licensing
- Yes
- Years to mid-career
- 3-5 years
- Years to senior
- 7-10 years
- Career switching
- Moderate
Where this career leads
How people arrive here
Where you can go from here
Typical progression
- Can advance to lead technician, project manager, or specialize in specific systems (e.g., fire alarms, security).
Future outlook
- Automation probability
- Low
- AI disruption risk
- Low
- Demand trend
- Growing
How people feel about it
- Overall satisfaction
- 4/10
- Meaning
- 4/10
- Work-life balance
- 3.5/10
- Prestige
- 5.5/10
- Social perception
- Moderate