Sound Engineering Technician Salary in 2026

    SOC: 27-4014.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $66,430
    per year
    Salary Range
    $37K – $135K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    13,050
    employed
    Job Growth
    -1.7%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Sound Engineering Technicians Make?

    Sound Engineering Technicians earn a median annual salary of $66,430 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $36,600 at the 10th percentile to $134,980 at the 90th percentile — a range of $98,380. The highest-paying state is New Jersey at $111,580.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$36,600
    25th percentile$47,680
    Median (50th)$66,430
    75th percentile$99,950
    90th percentile$134,980
    10th: $36,600Median: $66,43090th: $134,980
    Section 02

    Sound Engineering Technician Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    New Jerseytop$111,580
    Washington$110,950
    District of Columbia$101,550
    Arizona$97,380
    New York$87,180
    Nevada$81,720
    California$78,020
    Alabama$77,420
    Maryland$71,310
    Tennessee$69,990
    Colorado$66,580
    New Hampshire$62,400
    Florida$62,310
    Minnesota$62,050
    Massachusetts$61,650
    Nebraska$60,680
    Texas$59,370
    New Mexico$59,190
    Indiana$58,040
    Ohio$57,630
    North Carolina$57,550
    Connecticut$57,050
    Illinois$56,340
    Oklahoma$55,920
    Montana$54,830
    Kentucky$54,070
    Pennsylvania$53,970
    Georgia$52,650
    Louisiana$52,240
    Michigan$51,790
    Wisconsin$50,980
    Iowa$50,220
    Oregon$50,220
    Missouri$48,800
    Virginia$47,580
    South Carolina$42,370
    Utah$32,880
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Sound Engineering Technicians

    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    Highest paying
    $119,600
    top metro salary
    New Jersey
    $111,580
    $-8,020 vs highest
    Washington
    $110,950
    $-8,650 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $98,220
    $-21,380 vs highest
    Arizona
    $97,380
    $-22,220 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $92,630
    $-26,970 vs highest
    New York
    $87,180
    $-32,420 vs highest
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
    $85,690
    $-33,910 vs highest
    Section 04

    Sound Engineering Technician Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$36,600 – $47,680
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$66,430
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$99,950
    Senior (15+ yrs)$134,980+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Sound Engineering Technician

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Sound Engineering Technicians in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA earn $119,600 — $53,170 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($99,950) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 27-4014.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.