Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $53,910 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.92
10th percentile $33,480
90th percentile $179,970
Employed locally 50
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,480
    25th
    $42,350
    50th (median)
    $53,910
    75th
    $84,430
    90th
    $179,970

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sound Engineering Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $119,600
    New Jersey $111,580
    Washington $110,950
    District of Columbia $101,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,220
    Syracuse, NY $97,850

    Nearby metros — Sound Engineering Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Syracuse, NY $97,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $83,080
    Rochester, NY $75,830

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sound Engineering Technicians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Albany, NY is $25.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.52 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Sound Engineering Technicians salaries?

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 18.8% below the national median of $66,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sound Engineering Technicians in Albany?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,480 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,350.