Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $60,390 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.03
10th percentile $44,830
90th percentile $120,620
Employed locally 70
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,830
    25th
    $50,030
    50th (median)
    $60,390
    75th
    $68,310
    90th
    $120,620

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,920
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,740
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,050

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Austin, TX is $29.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 9.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,830 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,030.