Career Profile Sound Engineering Technicians Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $47,400 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Broadcast, sound, and video technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for media programs. General Information Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions. Excludes Audio and Video Technicians (27-4011). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Sound Engineering Technicians Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 5 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 5 openings per year are projected for Sound Engineering Technicians. +19.2% Employment Change Employment for Sound Engineering Technicians is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 19.2% between 2023 and 2028. $22.79 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.79/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.27, while experienced workers are paid $32.97. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 32 Sound Engineering Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 38. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Sound Engineering Technicians are Sound Recording Industries, Motion Picture and Video Industries, and Religious Organizations. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Sound Engineering Technicians include Computers and Electronics, Engineering and Technology, and Communications and Media. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Sound Engineering Technicians is HS diploma or less. 50% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
