How much does a sound engineering technician make in Illinois?
$73,130a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in Illinois. That is $35.16 an hour or $6,094 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.16
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $73,130Highest 10%: $113,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $40,460 | $19.45 | |
| Median | $73,130 | $35.16 | |
| 75th | $99,460 | $47.82 | |
| 90th | $113,500 | $54.55 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $73,140 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sound engineering technicians.
| 6. California | $78,150 |
| 7. Georgia | $77,010 |
| 8. Kentucky | $74,100 |
| 9. Illinois | $73,130 |
| 10. Indiana | $73,130 |
| 11. Connecticut | $72,800 |
| 12. Florida | $70,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $35.16 ($73,130 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $73,130 against $73,130 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for sound engineering technician pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 35 states.
Which city in Illinois pays sound engineering technicians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $73,140 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.