Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $98,220 +47.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.22
10th percentile $52,240
90th percentile $164,680
Employed locally 340
National median $66,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,240
    25th
    $70,180
    50th (median)
    $98,220
    75th
    $146,460
    90th
    $164,680

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Sound Engineering Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Sound Engineering Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Syracuse, NY $97,850
    Arizona $97,380

    Nearby metros — Sound Engineering Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $78,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $77,620
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $67,010
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,720
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,400
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $59,330

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $98,460
    Coaches and Scouts $47,260
    Producers and Directors $122,210
    Graphic Designers $89,490
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other $99,420
    Editors $99,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sound Engineering Technicians make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Sound Engineering Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $47.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.52 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Sound Engineering Technicians salaries?

    The median Sound Engineering Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 47.9% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Sound Engineering Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $52,240 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,180.