Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $61,920 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.77
10th percentile $33,790
90th percentile $79,160
Employed locally 140
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,790
    25th
    $39,600
    50th (median)
    $61,920
    75th
    $73,980
    90th
    $79,160

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 23% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,740
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $60,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,050

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Houston, TX is $29.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 6.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,790 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,600.