How much does a sound engineering technician make in Atlanta?
$86,610a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $41.64 an hour or $7,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.64
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,080Median: $86,610Highest 10%: $107,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $55,280 | $26.58 | |
| Median | $86,610 | $41.64 | |
| 75th | $99,590 | $47.88 | |
| 90th | $107,400 | $51.63 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
| Producer and Director | $79,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $41.64 ($86,610 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $86,610 against $73,130 nationally, 18% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $77,010, so Atlanta pays 12% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for sound engineering technician pay?
3 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does a sound engineering technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.