Research from CEDIA’s Professional Smart Home Market Analysis revealed that nearly half of respondents have felt the effects of workforce and labor shortages on their businesses. Additionally, more than 50% anticipate the need to onboard a technical professional within the coming year. CEDIA is working to become a viable link between skilled trades talent pipelines (educational institutions, workforce development agencies, community organisations) and smart home industry employers (integrators, distributors, manufacturers) with initiatives like the NextGen Smart Home Career Toolkit.
These free resources make it easy for the CEDIA channel to give polished career fair and in-class presentations and offer informative leave-behind assets. CEDIA is committed to developing programs and initiatives that leverage the strengths of the association and its partners to provide job seekers with sustainable education and career pathways in the integrated systems industry.
CEDIA is a viable link between skilled trades talent pipelines (educational institutions, workforce development agencies, community organizations) and industry employers. The association notched up important victories in 2023 that will lead to greater success in 2024 and beyond.
CEDIA is working to create meaningful workforce development in the smart home industry by supporting volunteers willing to serve as ambassadors in their local communities.
See Industry Employer ResourcesCEDIA offers credentials for every stage of your career, from entry-level to industry veteran. The best way for job seekers to demonstrate they are the skilled talent employers are looking for is by earning industry-recognized credentials.
See Jobseeker ResourcesCEDIA is continuing to expand its global reach by developing education partnerships that offer hands-on education programs in local communities.
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Under direct supervision, performs wiring and installation of electronic systems. Experienced individuals earn an average of $40,000* annually.
Actively participates in electronic system design, engineering, and/or documentation. Experienced individuals earn an average of $55,000* annually.
Provides overall management on multiple projects, to include project communication, coordination, scheduling, materials management, and invoicing. Experienced individuals earn an average of $50,000* annually.
Creates the user interface and develops code for overlay control systems. Programming of lighting control systems, distributed audio systems, and universal remote controls may also fall into the programmer functional role. Experienced individuals earn an average of $57,500* annually.
Sells custom electronic system design and installation services; establishes and nurtures relationships with architects, designers, home builders, realtors, and others to promote future business; develops and presents electronic system proposals. Senior Sales team members earn an average of $68,000* annually.
Owners and partners on average have a lot of experience within the industry or in running a business. They may spend their day fulfilling a variety of functions within the business (i.e. sales, office management, design, etc.). Experienced individuals earn an average of $70,000* annually.
Our Next Gen toolkit includes resources, outreach messages, insights and videos to support our industry employers in uncovering the Next Generation of smart home professionals.
Download ToolkitIntrigued to know what the average U.S. industry wage and salary is for the smart home workforce? Find out more by clicking on the U.S. Salary Study. We're also conducting surveys in the UK and APAC (Asia & Pacific). Click on your current location and conduct the survey.
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