Electronic installers and technicians set up, maintain, and repair various types of electronic equipment in homes, businesses, and automobiles. Electronic technicians may receive on-the-job training, but most employers prefer that an applicant possess a certificate or associate's degree from an accredited community college or technical school. Pay can vary depending on a technician's skill level and the type of electronics he or she specializes. According to O*Net, the median annual salary for home entertainment equipment technicians in 2008 was $32,080, for commercial and industrial installers it was $48,430, and for motor vehicle electronics techs, the median yearly pay was $27,640.