Sound Engineering Technicians pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for sound engineering technicians is $29.09 an hour ($60,500 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($73,130). Tennessee ranks 21st of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sound engineering technicians in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.30 | $42,230 |
| 25% of workers | $22.21 | $46,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.09 | $60,500 |
| 75% of workers | $51.11 | $106,310 |
| 90% of workers | $76.04 | $158,160 |
Sound Engineering Technicians pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $71,180 | 320 |
| Memphis | $48,050 | 40 |
| Knoxville | $46,200 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Producers and Directors | $73,020 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $63,750 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $61,560 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $49,970 |
| Film and Video Editors | $57,880 |
| Photographers | $37,950 |
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