The salary statistics and trend of sound engineering technicians in the industry of theater companies and dinner theaters 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 | $26,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,960 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for sound engineering technicians in the industry of theater companies and dinner theaters. 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 $120,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent sound engineering technicians is $26,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sound engineering technicians in the industry of Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,580 | 1.26% | 20.32% |
| 2016 | $46,980 | 5.87% | - |
| 2015 | $44,220 | 8.21% | - |
| 2014 | $40,590 | 4.73% | - |
| 2013 | $38,670 | 1.97% | - |
| 2012 | $37,910 | - | - |
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.