The salary statistics and trend of sound engineering technicians in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare sound engineering technician salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $22,980 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,930 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $114,790 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for sound engineering technicians in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. 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 $114,790. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent sound engineering technicians is $22,980.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sound engineering technicians in the industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,850 | -3.28% | 13.08% |
| 2016 | $49,420 | 3.78% | - |
| 2015 | $47,550 | -2.21% | - |
| 2014 | $48,600 | 6.91% | - |
| 2013 | $45,240 | 8.07% | - |
| 2012 | $41,590 | - | - |
The average salaries of sound engineering technicians in ten industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 |
|---|---|
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Spectator Sports | |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | |
| Performing Arts Companies | |
| Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | |
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | |