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Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sound Engineering Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,150
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.2% vs 2024
$87,550
Mean Salary
$78,150
Median Salary
$37.57
Hourly Rate
4,060 people work as Sound Engineering Technicians in California
Sound Engineering Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sound Engineering Technicians in California earn a median salary of $78,150 per year ($6,512/month).
This is 20.8% above the national average of $64,685.
California ranks #6 out of 35 states for Sound Engineering Technicians pay.
Approximately 4,060 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Sound Engineering Technicians
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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Writing
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
4.44
Engineering and Technology
4.44
Communications and Media
4.08
Customer and Personal Service
4.04
English Language
3.89
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(22.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Sound Engineering Technicians in California
Salaries for Sound Engineering Technicians in California range from $45,720 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $143,130 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $53,150 and $100,910.
How much do Sound Engineering Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Sound Engineering Technicians in California is $78,150 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $87,550.
What is the salary range for a Sound Engineering Technicians in California?
Salaries for Sound Engineering Technicians in California range from $45,720 at the 10th percentile to $143,130 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $53,150 and $100,910.
What is the starting salary for a Sound Engineering Technicians in California?
Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians positions in California typically start around $45,720 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $53,150 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sound Engineering Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,060 people are employed as Sound Engineering Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Sound Engineering Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sound Engineering Technicians in California is approximately $37.57 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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