Sound Engineering Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$66,430
↑ 42.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Sound Engineering Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Sound Engineering Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 42.1% since 2011 ($46,750 → $66,430)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $66,430
🦠COVID impact: Salary dropped 2.2% from 2019 to 2020 during the pandemic downturn.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,430 | +11.8% |
| 2023 | $59,430 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | $60,670 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | $60,500 | +13.0% |
| 2020 | $53,520 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | $54,740 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | $52,390 | -6.1% |
| 2017 | $55,810 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | $53,680 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | $53,330 | +6.9% |
| 2014 | $49,870 | +7.3% |
| 2013 | $46,480 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | $46,310 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | $46,750 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.