How much does a sound engineering technician make in Charlotte?
$44,790a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $21.53 an hour or $3,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.53
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,530Median: $44,790Highest 10%: $74,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,530 | $16.60 | |
| 25th | $44,150 | $21.23 | |
| Median | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| 75th | $61,460 | $29.55 | |
| 90th | $74,480 | $35.81 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $131,800 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $92,340 |
| Art Director | $90,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,770 |
| Technical Writer | $82,610 |
| Fashion Designer | $82,130 |
| Editor | $77,730 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,190 |
| Producer and Director | $74,850 |
| Interior Designer | $64,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $21.53 ($44,790 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $44,790 against $73,130 nationally, 39% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $49,150, so Charlotte pays 9% less.
Where does Charlotte rank for sound engineering technician pay?
40 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does a sound engineering technician make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,480 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.