Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $66,360 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.90
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $110,570
Employed locally 90
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $42,670
    50th (median)
    $66,360
    75th
    $103,380
    90th
    $110,570

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 78% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 22% 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

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $31.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,670.