How much does a Sound Engineering Technician make in the United States? The average Sound Engineering Technician salary in the United States is $89,873 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $78,130 and $98,589. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Sound Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $67,438 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $78,130 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $89,873 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $98,589 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $106,525 US March 26, 2024
25% $78,130 10% $67,438 90% $106,525 75% $98,589 $89,873 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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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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