How much does a sound engineering technician make in Baltimore?
$74,890a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $36.00 an hour or $6,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.00
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,700Median: $74,890Highest 10%: $121,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,700 | $18.61 | |
| 25th | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| Median | $74,890 | $36.00 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.34 | |
| 90th | $121,400 | $58.37 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians.
| Washington, DC | $79,990 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $54,200 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $36.00 ($74,890 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $74,890 against $73,130 nationally, 2% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $79,990, so Baltimore pays 6% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for sound engineering technician pay?
11 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does a sound engineering technician make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,400 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.