How much does a sound engineering technician make in New York?
$87,510a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in New York. That is $42.07 an hour or $7,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.07
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 2,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,620Median: $87,510Highest 10%: $157,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,620 | $25.30 | |
| 25th | $59,200 | $28.46 | |
| Median | $87,510 | $42.07 | |
| 75th | $129,500 | $62.24 | |
| 90th | $157,600 | $75.77 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $97,510 |
| Buffalo, NY | $76,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sound engineering technicians.
| 1. New Jersey | $115,200 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $106,600 |
| 3. New York | $87,510 |
| 4. Nevada | $84,570 |
| 5. Maryland | $79,990 |
| 6. California | $78,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $42.07 ($87,510 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $87,510 against $73,130 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New York rank for sound engineering technician pay?
New York ranks 3 of 35 states.
Which city in New York pays sound engineering technicians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $97,510 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.