How much does a sound engineering technician make in California?
$78,150a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in California. That is $37.57 an hour or $6,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.57
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 4,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,720Median: $78,150Highest 10%: $143,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| 25th | $53,150 | $25.55 | |
| Median | $78,150 | $37.57 | |
| 75th | $100,900 | $48.51 | |
| 90th | $143,100 | $68.81 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $94,990 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,850 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,720 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,020 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sound engineering technicians.
| 3. New York | $87,510 |
| 4. Nevada | $84,570 |
| 5. Maryland | $79,990 |
| 6. California | $78,150 |
| 7. Georgia | $77,010 |
| 8. Kentucky | $74,100 |
| 9. Illinois | $73,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $37.57 ($78,150 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $78,150 against $73,130 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for sound engineering technician pay?
California ranks 6 of 35 states.
Which city in California pays sound engineering technicians the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $94,990 a year.
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.