Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $77,620 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.32
10th percentile $43,900
90th percentile $136,070
Employed locally 2,800
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,900
    25th
    $47,810
    50th (median)
    $77,620
    75th
    $114,710
    90th
    $136,070

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 83% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 17% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,220
    California $78,020
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $67,010
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,720
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,400
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $59,330

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $127,590
    Graphic Designers $75,820
    Public Relations Specialists $77,380
    Coaches and Scouts $47,230
    Editors $90,570
    Technical Writers $100,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sound Engineering Technicians make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $37.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.55 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Sound Engineering Technicians salaries?

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 16.8% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,900 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,810.