The salary statistics and trend of sound engineering technicians in the industry of performing arts companies 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 | $22,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,100 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,040 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $116,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for sound engineering technicians in the industry of performing arts companies. 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 $116,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,040. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent sound engineering technicians is $22,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sound engineering technicians in the industry of Performing Arts Companies from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,040 | 4.02% | 17.47% |
| 2016 | $48,030 | 6.33% | - |
| 2015 | $44,990 | 0.71% | - |
| 2014 | $44,670 | 5.71% | - |
| 2013 | $42,120 | 1.95% | - |
| 2012 | $41,300 | - | - |
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.