SOC 27-4014 · May 2025 · United States
Sound Engineering Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Sound Engineering Technicians across the United States is $73,130 per year, measured over 13,080 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $115,190.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Sound Engineering Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 216.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $115,190 and Utah pays $36,400.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $115,190 | 290 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $106,630 | 90 | |
| 3 | New York | $87,510 | 2,050 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $84,570 | 170 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $79,990 | 160 | |
| 6 | California | $78,150 | 4,060 | |
| 7 | Georgia | $77,010 | 200 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | $74,100 | 60 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $73,130 | 570 | |
| 10 | Indiana | $73,130 | 50 |
States with the most Sound Engineering Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 4,060 | $78,150 | |
| 2 | New York | 2,050 | $87,510 | |
| 3 | Texas | 830 | $54,370 | |
| 4 | Florida | 590 | $70,360 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 570 | $73,130 | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 510 | $60,500 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 290 | $115,190 | |
| 8 | Utah | 210 | $36,400 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 200 | $77,010 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 200 | $63,250 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $97,510 | 1,960 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $94,990 | 460 |
| 3 | Atlanta | $86,610 | 150 |
| 4 | Minneapolis | $83,810 | 380 |
| 5 | Las Vegas | $81,840 | 140 |
| 6 | Washington | $79,990 | 240 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $77,850 | 2,820 |
| 8 | Boston | $77,420 | 140 |
| 9 | Buffalo | $76,260 | 40 |
| 10 | Portland | $76,050 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.