How much does a sound engineering technician make in New York?
$97,510a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $46.88 an hour or $8,126 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.88
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,620Median: $97,510Highest 10%: $161,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,620 | $25.30 | |
| 25th | $59,200 | $28.46 | |
| Median | $97,510 | $46.88 | |
| 75th | $130,000 | $62.48 | |
| 90th | $161,400 | $77.59 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $46.88 ($97,510 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $97,510 against $73,130 nationally, 33% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $87,510, so New York pays 11% more.
Where does New York rank for sound engineering technician pay?
1 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does a sound engineering technician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,400 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.