Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • California
Sound Engineering Technicians in California earn a median salary of $71,504 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.6% vs the national median of $66,430. An estimated 3,400 sound engineering technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $58,630 to $98,220 depending on location.
$71,504
Avg median salary in California
$98,220
Highest paying metro
$58,630
Lowest paying metro
3,400
Employed in California
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Sound Engineering Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $98,220 | $70,180 | $146,460 | 340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,620 | $47,810 | $114,710 | 2,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,720 | $45,760 | $86,130 | 70 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,330 | $50,350 | $78,690 | 60 |
| San Diego, CA | $58,630 | $48,630 | $81,630 | 130 |