Sound Engineering Technicians pay in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA), the median pay for sound engineering technicians is $37.43 an hour ($77,850 a year). About 2,820 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($73,130). It is about the same as the California median ($78,150).
Pay range for sound engineering technicians in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.58 | $44,890 |
| 25% of workers | $24.32 | $50,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.43 | $77,850 |
| 75% of workers | $47.94 | $99,720 |
| 90% of workers | $67.55 | $140,510 |
Sound Engineering Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $94,990 | 460 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (this page) | $77,850 | 2,820 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $63,720 | 70 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $63,020 | 140 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $60,670 | 80 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sound engineering technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3.1% over ten years, declining · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
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