How much does a sound engineering technician make in Tennessee?
$60,500a year
Median yearly pay for sound engineering technicians in Tennessee. That is $29.09 an hour or $5,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.09
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,230Median: $60,500Highest 10%: $158,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,230 | $20.30 | |
| 25th | $46,200 | $22.21 | |
| Median | $60,500 | $29.09 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.11 | |
| 90th | $158,200 | $76.04 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $71,180 |
| Memphis, TN | $48,050 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sound engineering technicians.
| 18. Kansas | $62,710 |
| 19. Missouri | $61,750 |
| 20. Colorado | $60,630 |
| 21. Tennessee | $60,500 |
| 22. Montana | $57,600 |
| 23. Iowa | $57,400 |
| 24. Louisiana | $55,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sound engineering technician make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.09 ($60,500 a year).
Do sound engineering technicians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $60,500 against $73,130 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for sound engineering technician pay?
Tennessee ranks 21 of 35 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays sound engineering technicians the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $71,180 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.