Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $55,680 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.77
10th percentile $39,920
90th percentile $131,580
Employed locally 60
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,920
    25th
    $40,550
    50th (median)
    $55,680
    75th
    $91,880
    90th
    $131,580

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 41% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,630
    New York $87,180
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $85,690
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $80,470
    California $78,020
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $71,310

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,840
    Coaches and Scouts $48,140
    Graphic Designers $68,710
    Producers and Directors $83,250
    Art Directors $155,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $26.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 16.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,920 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,550.