Sound Engineering Technicians
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Sound Engineering Technicians *
U S |
$17.14 | $26.59 | $38.43 |
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Minnesota |
$14.79 | $26.62 | $30.73 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$11.47 | $20.11 | $33.17 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$14.99 | $26.91 | $30.69 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 150 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Sound Engineering Technicians most often work?
- Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
- Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
- Broadcasting (except Internet)
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Educational Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very low demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 318 new Sound Engineering Technicians to meet market demand between 2018-2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
U S | 15,900 | 16,100 | 200 | 1.6% |
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Minnesota | 315 | 303 | -12 | -3.8% |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 278 | 261 | -17 | -6.1% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.