As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Sound Engineering Technician in the US is $93,272, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,794 weekly, or $7,773 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Sound Engineering Technician in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Sound Engineering Technician in the US vary widely, spanning from $76,086 to $112,002. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,276) and 75th percentile ($103,076), while top earners (90th percentile) make $112,002 per year. This $18,800 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Audio Systems, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Sound Engineering Technician often earn 11.3% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 64 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Sound Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $76,086 US May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $84,276 US May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $93,272 US May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $103,076 US May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $112,002 US May 18, 2021
25% $84,276 10% $76,086 90% $112,002 75% $103,076 $93,272 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sound Engineering Technician ?

An audio engineer (also known as a sound engineer or recording engineer) helps to produce a recording or a live performance, balancing and adjusting sound sources using equalization and audio effects, mixing, reproduction, and reinforcement of sound. Audio engineers work on the "...technical aspect of recording—the placing of microphones, pre-amp knobs, the setting of levels. The physical recording of any project is done by an engineer ... the nuts and bolts." It's a creative hobby and profession where musical instruments and technology are used to produce sound for film, radio, television, mu...

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