How much does a sound engineering technician make in Portland?
$76,050a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $36.56 an hour or $6,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.56
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,530Median: $76,050Highest 10%: $119,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,530 | $20.45 | |
| 25th | $56,060 | $26.95 | |
| Median | $76,050 | $36.56 | |
| 75th | $119,600 | $57.49 | |
| 90th | $119,600 | $57.49 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
| Editor | $75,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $36.56 ($76,050 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $76,050 against $73,130 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for sound engineering technician pay?
10 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does a sound engineering technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,600 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.