How much does a sound engineering technician make in Houston?
$61,920a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $29.77 an hour or $5,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.77
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,790Median: $61,920Highest 10%: $79,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,790 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $39,600 | $19.04 | |
| Median | $61,920 | $29.77 | |
| 75th | $73,980 | $35.57 | |
| 90th | $79,160 | $38.06 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians.
| Austin, TX | $63,440 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $29.77 ($61,920 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $61,920 against $73,130 nationally, 15% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $54,370, so Houston pays 14% more.
Where does Houston rank for sound engineering technician pay?
22 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does a sound engineering technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,160 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.