Career Profile
Sound Engineering Technicians
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).
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Sound Engineering Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 5 openings per year are projected for Sound Engineering Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Sound Engineering Technicians is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 19.2% between 2023 and 2028.
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 5 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.