The salary statistics of sound engineering technicians in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare sound engineering technician salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $51,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,420 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $69,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for sound engineering technicians in the industry sector of construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) sound engineering technicians is $69,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid sound engineering technicians is $51,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sound engineering technicians in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2018. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $57,130 | 8.61% | 8.61% |
| 2016 | $52,210 | 2.07% | - |
| 2015 | $51,130 | -2.11% | - |
| 2012 | $52,210 | - | - |
The average salaries of sound engineering technicians in two industries in the construction sector are shown below. For detailed sound engineering technician salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Building Equipment Contractors | |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].