Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $47,860 -28% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $30,750
90th percentile $100,950
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,750
    25th
    $32,870
    50th (median)
    $47,860
    75th
    $64,570
    90th
    $100,950

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 30% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $57,630
    Ohio $57,630

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $39,110
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    Public Relations Specialists $64,010
    Photographers $30,710
    Interior Designers $59,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 28% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,750 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,870.