Sound Engineering Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for sound engineering technicians is $73,130 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,400 in Utah to $115,190 in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,570
- 25th percentile
- $49,910
- Median
- $73,130
- 75th percentile
- $100,280
- Top 10%
- $137,370
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 13,080 jobs.
Median pay in 34 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $115,190 | +58% | $43,350 | $163,030 | 290 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $106,630 | +46% | $61,300 | $156,000 | 90 |
| 3 | New York | $87,510 | +20% | $52,620 | $157,600 | 2,050 |
| 4 | Nevada | $84,570 | +16% | $29,910 | $113,520 | 170 |
| 5 | Maryland | $79,990 | +9% | $50,440 | $108,260 | 160 |
| 6 | California | $78,150 | +7% | $45,720 | $143,130 | 4,060 |
| 7 | Georgia | $77,010 | +5% | $35,080 | $104,540 | 200 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $74,100 | +1% | $47,950 | $81,020 | 60 |
| 9 | Illinois | $73,130 | 0% | $31,200 | $113,460 | 570 |
| 10 | Indiana | $73,130 | 0% | $44,520 | $85,040 | 50 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $72,800 | 0% | $40,580 | $85,470 | 60 |
| 12 | Florida | $70,360 | −4% | $41,060 | $140,340 | 590 |
| 13 | Arizona | $66,350 | −9% | $36,310 | $110,570 | 130 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $65,630 | −10% | $57,770 | $77,400 | 30 |
| 15 | Ohio | $64,030 | −12% | $31,200 | $131,090 | Not published |
| 16 | Nebraska | $63,810 | −13% | $42,070 | $84,480 | 50 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $63,250 | −14% | $35,540 | $134,480 | 200 |
| 18 | Kansas | $62,710 | −14% | $42,600 | $107,270 | 30 |
| 19 | Missouri | $61,750 | −16% | $39,800 | $104,350 | 190 |
| 20 | Colorado | $60,630 | −17% | $40,970 | $84,970 | 170 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $60,500 | −17% | $42,230 | $158,160 | 510 |
| 22 | Montana | $57,600 | −21% | $28,080 | $67,390 | 50 |
| 23 | Iowa | $57,400 | −22% | $32,280 | $62,400 | 60 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $55,530 | −24% | $33,760 | $83,920 | Not published |
| 25 | Idaho | $54,970 | −25% | $32,280 | $78,870 | 40 |
| 26 | Texas | $54,370 | −26% | $34,920 | $83,120 | 830 |
| 27 | Michigan | $51,840 | −29% | $32,250 | $88,220 | 200 |
| 28 | Virginia | $49,920 | −32% | $26,910 | $105,240 | 120 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $49,490 | −32% | $28,530 | $72,470 | 160 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $49,150 | −33% | $29,540 | $85,140 | 170 |
| 31 | Maine | $48,380 | −34% | $42,580 | $93,230 | 40 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $46,780 | −36% | $23,200 | $76,260 | 90 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $45,690 | −38% | $35,170 | $68,380 | 50 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $45,240 | −38% | $39,510 | $74,480 | Not published |
| 35 | Utah | $36,400 | −50% | $21,520 | $97,390 | 210 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Sound Engineering Technicians salary questions
Which state pays sound engineering technicians the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $115,190 a year (+58% vs. the national median of $73,130). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays sound engineering technicians the least?
Utah, with a median of $36,400 a year (−50% vs. national).
Where do most sound engineering technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 4,060, with a median of $78,150.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.