As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Sound Engineering Technician in California is $102,879, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,978 weekly, or $8,573 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 California vary widely, spanning from $83,923 to $123,539. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,957) and 75th percentile ($113,693), while top earners (90th percentile) make $123,539 per year. This $20,736 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, California Sound Engineering Technician often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 64 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Sound Engineering Technician job salary. 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 $83,923 CA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $92,957 CA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $102,879 CA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $113,693 CA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $123,539 CA May 18, 2021
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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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $96,761 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $98,138 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $101,626 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $96,577 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $94,099 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $100,158 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $97,036 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $91,436 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $112,000 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $111,725 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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