Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $61,110 -8% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $30,670
90th percentile $81,040
Employed locally 40
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,670
    25th
    $34,110
    50th (median)
    $61,110
    75th
    $72,770
    90th
    $81,040

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 20% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,870
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,460
    Wisconsin $50,980

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,670 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,110.