How much does a sound engineering technician make in Los Angeles?
$77,850a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $37.43 an hour or $6,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.43
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 2,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,890Median: $77,850Highest 10%: $140,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,890 | $21.58 | |
| 25th | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| Median | $77,850 | $37.43 | |
| 75th | $99,720 | $47.94 | |
| 90th | $140,500 | $67.55 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians.
| San Francisco, CA | $94,990 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,720 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,020 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,670 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $137,600 |
| Producer and Director | $131,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $124,600 |
| Actor | $115,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Camera Operator | $107,600 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $106,900 |
| Lighting Technician | $105,000 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $37.43 ($77,850 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $77,850 against $73,130 nationally, 6% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,150, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for sound engineering technician pay?
7 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does a sound engineering technician make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,500 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.