The average salary for a sound engineering technician in the United States is $74,100, but the range typically falls between $45,820 and $94,550. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $35.62, with a range between $22.03 and $45.46.
There are approximately 14,600 people employed as a sound engineering technician in the United States. With California, New York, Florida employing the highest number of sound engineering technicians.The state with the best pay for a sound engineering technician is Washington, with an average annual salary of $110,270, while Utah has the lowest average annual salary of $44,990.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,160 | $17.38 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,820 | $22.03 |
| Median | $59,430 | $28.57 |
| 75th Percentile | $94,550 | $45.46 |
| 90th Percentile | $132,940 | $63.91 |
The salary of a sound engineering technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a sound engineering technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for sound engineering technicians are Washington, District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota while the worst states are Utah, New Mexico, North Carolina, Virginia, South Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $33,460 | $57,630 | $81,900 |
| California | $42,540 | $83,340 | $141,400 |
| Colorado | $34,490 | $69,790 | $112,570 |
| Connecticut | $35,580 | $60,230 | $83,180 |
| District of Columbia | $51,030 | $90,190 | $116,560 |
| Florida | $35,820 | $61,610 | $117,300 |
| Georgia | $39,410 | $76,360 | $126,380 |
| Illinois | $45,430 | $64,140 | $102,260 |
| Indiana | $19,680 | $49,240 | $81,600 |
| Louisiana | $36,830 | $53,630 | $82,680 |
| Maryland | $29,590 | $54,030 | $76,680 |
| Massachusetts | $36,960 | $61,220 | $79,130 |
| Michigan | $29,680 | $61,320 | $93,060 |
| Minnesota | $45,980 | $73,550 | $100,780 |
| Missouri | $28,310 | $56,930 | $113,510 |
| Montana | $25,530 | $47,550 | $62,000 |
| Nevada | $36,160 | $72,140 | $104,000 |
| New Jersey | $38,340 | $86,150 | $140,930 |
| New Mexico | $31,800 | $45,720 | $64,010 |
| New York | $44,700 | $89,450 | $138,990 |
| North Carolina | $21,580 | $57,170 | $130,600 |
| Ohio | $29,380 | $70,180 | $79,810 |
| Oregon | $39,520 | $52,830 | $74,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,540 | $53,720 | $66,870 |
| Rhode Island | $40,900 | $79,590 | $130,010 |
| South Carolina | $34,780 | $47,890 | $54,060 |
| South Dakota | $31,480 | $44,690 | $58,300 |
| Tennessee | $30,850 | $55,260 | $83,490 |
| Texas | $29,470 | $62,140 | $123,410 |
| Utah | $23,480 | $44,990 | $76,390 |
| Virginia | $24,960 | $47,690 | $83,770 |
| Washington | $51,270 | $110,270 | $190,810 |
| Wisconsin | $31,790 | $57,810 | $74,640 |
Even between cities, the salary of a sound engineering technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for sound engineering technicians is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $114,510.The city with the lowest average salary for sound engineering technicians is Salt Lake City, UT with an average salary of $42,060.
Areas with highest average salaries for sound engineering technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for sound engineering technicians
The number of sound engineering technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of sound engineering technicians has increased by 3,730. On average, the number of sound engineering technicians has been increasing by 8.6% each year. The salary of sound engineering technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of sound engineering technicians has increased by $6,890. On average, the salary of sound engineering technicians has been increasing by 2.6% each year.
Sound Engineering Technicians are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for sound engineering technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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