Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $44,570 -32.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.43
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $65,000
Employed locally 40
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $39,750
    50th (median)
    $44,570
    75th
    $64,630
    90th
    $65,000

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 34% 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
    East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $43,510

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $21.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 32.9% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,750.