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Low voltage technicians often work across cabling, security, access control and AV. List the systems this job actually covers so candidates don't have to guess.

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Low voltage technician duties

  • Install and terminate low voltage cabling and devices for the systems listed in this posting.
  • Mount and connect cameras, card readers, panels, sensors, access points or AV equipment.
  • Program and test systems within the manufacturer training you hold, and record results.
  • Troubleshoot and repair systems on service calls, and explain the fix to the customer.
  • Coordinate with electricians, IT staff and other trades on power, network and pathways.
  • Keep labeling, as-builts and service tickets complete.

Required vs. preferred

Required

  • [Number] years of low voltage installation or service experience on [named systems].
  • [Low-voltage, limited-energy or alarm license if your state requires it.]
  • Ability to use meters and system test tools safely.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check [if required by customers].

Preferred

  • BICSI, NICET or manufacturer certifications for [named platforms].
  • Basic IP networking for networked devices.
  • Experience with [named access control or video management platforms].

Keep the required list short. Every extra requirement filters out people who could do the job.

Setting the pay range

Post the hourly range and the systems that move someone up it. Mention any vehicle, on-call or certification pay.

National electrician wages

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 47-2111 Electricians. Hourly.

10th pct.
$20.50
25th pct.
$23.76
Median
$30.38
75th pct.
$40.36
90th pct.
$52.17

This benchmark covers electricians, not low voltage technicians. For the closest federal occupation, see O*NET: Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098).

Pay varies widely by state and metro. Compare your market in the 2026 Electrician Payoff Report, which covers all 50 states, DC and 100 metros.

Screening questions

Ask about a real job, the person's own part in it and how they checked the result.

  1. Which low voltage systems have you installed and which have you programmed?

    Listen for: A clear split between installation and programming, with named platforms.

  2. A networked camera won't come online after install. Where do you start?

    Listen for: Power or PoE, cabling, link lights, IP addressing and the recorder.

  3. What licenses or certifications do you hold, and in which states?

    Listen for: Credentials you can verify.

  4. How do you work with the electrician when a device needs line-voltage power?

    Listen for: Respecting the scope boundary and coordinating rather than doing the electrical work themselves.

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