The salary statistics and trend of sound engineering technicians in the industry of manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical media are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare sound engineering technician salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,980 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,310 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $54,890 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $74,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for sound engineering technicians in the industry of manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical media. 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 $74,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,310. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent sound engineering technicians is $28,980.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sound engineering technicians in the industry of Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $45,310 | -12.62% | 17.88% |
| 2016 | $51,030 | 16.83% | - |
| 2014 | $42,440 | 15.08% | - |
| 2013 | $36,040 | -3.25% | - |
| 2012 | $37,210 | - | - |
The average salaries of sound engineering technicians in three industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of sound engineering technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | |
| Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | |
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