Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $57,400 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.60
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $61,650
Employed locally 40
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $57,400
    75th
    $57,400
    90th
    $61,650

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 32% 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
    District of Columbia $101,550
    California $78,020
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,760
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $71,310
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,370
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $67,010

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $68,360
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    Graphic Designers $51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,300
    Interior Designers $62,390
    Producers and Directors $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sound Engineering Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $27.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.64 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Sound Engineering Technicians salaries?

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 13.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.