As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sound Engineering Technician in Afton, MI is $86,974, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,673 weekly, or $7,248 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Sound Engineering Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Sound Engineering Technician in Afton, MI vary widely, spanning from $70,874 to $104,448. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,547) and 75th percentile ($96,120), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,448 per year. This $17,573 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, Afton Sound Engineering Technician often earn 5.4% lower than national averages. 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 $70,874 Afton, MI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $78,547 Afton, MI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $86,974 Afton, MI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $96,120 Afton, MI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $104,448 Afton, MI May 01, 2026
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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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About Afton, Michigan    Ellis Township is a civil township of Cheboygan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 596 at the 2010 census. According to the Unit....More

Afton, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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