How much does a sound engineering technician make in Boston?
$77,420a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $37.22 an hour or $6,452 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.22
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,190Median: $77,420Highest 10%: $125,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,190 | $24.61 | |
| 25th | $61,560 | $29.60 | |
| Median | $77,420 | $37.22 | |
| 75th | $116,500 | $56.03 | |
| 90th | $125,800 | $60.47 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $37.22 ($77,420 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $77,420 against $73,130 nationally, 6% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $63,250, so Boston pays 22% more.
Where does Boston rank for sound engineering technician pay?
8 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does a sound engineering technician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,800 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.