How much does a sound engineering technician make in Minneapolis?
$83,810a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $40.29 an hour or $6,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.29
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,900Median: $83,810Highest 10%: $84,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,900 | $35.53 | |
| 25th | $83,810 | $40.29 | |
| Median | $83,810 | $40.29 | |
| 75th | $83,810 | $40.29 | |
| 90th | $84,890 | $40.81 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $128,000 |
| Art Director | $119,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,390 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $86,900 |
| Technical Writer | $86,340 |
| Camera Operator | $80,380 |
| Disc Jockey | $79,170 |
| Producer and Director | $78,660 |
| Writer and Author | $76,470 |
| Interior Designer | $74,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $40.29 ($83,810 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $83,810 against $73,130 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for sound engineering technician pay?
4 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does a sound engineering technician make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,890 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.