Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $85,690 +29% vs national
Median hourly $41.20
10th percentile $37,290
90th percentile $162,490
Employed locally 330
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,290
    25th
    $60,230
    50th (median)
    $85,690
    75th
    $129,080
    90th
    $162,490

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 104% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 4% above 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $48,050
    Knoxville, TN $46,200

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,190
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    Audio and Video Technicians $48,720
    Public Relations Specialists $60,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,800
    Producers and Directors $77,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Nashville, TN is $41.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Nashville, TN is 29% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,290 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,230.