The salary statistics of sound engineering technicians in the industry sector of accommodation and food services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare sound engineering technician salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,200 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,090 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $70,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $107,230 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for sound engineering technicians in the industry sector of accommodation and food services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) sound engineering technicians is $107,230. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid sound engineering technicians is $27,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sound engineering technicians in the industry sector of accommodation and food services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $50,090 | 9.68% | 26.29% |
| 2017 | $45,240 | 8.38% | - |
| 2016 | $41,450 | -7.84% | - |
| 2015 | $44,700 | -5.97% | - |
| 2014 | $47,370 | 10.91% | - |
| 2013 | $42,200 | 12.51% | - |
| 2012 | $36,920 | - | - |
The average salaries of sound engineering technicians in two industries in the accommodation and food services sector are shown below. For detailed sound engineering technician salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].