Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $63,720 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.63
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $100,450
Employed locally 70
National median $66,430

Compare Sound Engineering Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Sacramento, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Sound Engineering Technicians
in
Sacramento, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $63,720
    75th
    $86,130
    90th
    $100,450

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $77,620
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $67,010
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,400
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $59,330

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$85,360
    Coaches and Scouts$43,860
    Graphic Designers$75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44,710
    Producers and Directors$83,600
    Interpreters and Translators$66,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $30.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 4.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.