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 *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$17.14	$26.59	$38.43
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.

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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.

 

Employment Outlook for Sound Engineering Technicians

Area	Employment		Employment Change
	2018	2028	Number	Percent
U S	15,900	16,100	200	1.6%
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.