As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sound Engineering Technician in New York is $99,284, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,909 weekly, or $8,274 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 New York vary widely, spanning from $80,905 to $119,231. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,664) and 75th percentile ($109,725), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,231 per year. This $20,061 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, New York Sound Engineering Technician often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 64 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 nationwide for Sound Engineering Technician job salary. 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 $80,905 NY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $89,664 NY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $99,284 NY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $109,725 NY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sound Engineering Technician Salary $119,231 NY May 01, 2026
25% $89,664 10% $80,905 90% $119,231 75% $109,725 $99,284 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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Location Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $104,152 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $94,768 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $93,275 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $107,795 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $104,738 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $96,351 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $102,840 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $100,342 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $95,915 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $94,311 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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