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SOC 27-4014·Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & MediaOpportunity job
Sound Engineering Technicians
Median wage
$89,553
10-yr outlook
+0.7%by 2032
Openings / year
141
Workers in NY
1,690
How pay grows with experience
Sound Engineering Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $52,392 |
| Median (typical) | $89,553 |
| Experienced | $118,260 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Sound Engineering Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $96,471 |
| Central New York | $87,702 |
| Western New York | $85,342 |
| North Country | $79,147 |
| Finger Lakes | $77,894 |
| Long Island | $76,249 |
| Hudson Valley | $74,017 |
| Southern Tier | $66,792 |
| Capital Region | $63,526 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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