SOC 27-4014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sound Engineering Technicians — Los Angeles
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · 4 metro areas compared
At $77,850, median pay for Sound Engineering Technicians in Los Angeles, CA tracks the national median of $73,130 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,850, median pay for Sound Engineering Technicians in Los Angeles, CA tracks the national median of $73,130 closely. Pay ranges from under $44,890 at the tenth percentile to more than $140,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,590 to $99,720.
Employment stands at 2,820, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $94,990. Of the 740 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 321st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,890 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $50,590 | −30.8% |
| Median (50th) | $77,850 | +6.5% |
| 75th | $99,720 | +36.4% |
| 90th | $140,510 | +92.1% |
| Mean | $84,140 | +15.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $94,990 | 460 | |
| 2 | Sacramento | $63,720 | 70 | |
| 3 | San Diego | $63,020 | 140 | |
| 4 | Riverside | $60,670 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Los Angeles run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $77,850 buys what $70,325 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,325US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,850 a year, 6.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,890 to $140,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,820 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $94,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Los Angeles, CA?
The median annual wage is $77,850, or $37.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $73,130, so pay in Los Angeles, CA is 6.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Los Angeles, CA earns more than $140,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,890 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Francisco, at $94,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,820 jobs in this occupation in Los Angeles, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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