Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians
Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.
National estimates for this occupation
Industry profile for this occupation
Geographic profile for this occupation
National estimates for this occupation: Top
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) | Mean hourly wage | Mean annual wage (2) | Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14,280 | 4.9 % | $26.60 | $55,340 | 2.0 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.96 | $15.16 | $22.27 | $34.53 | $46.97 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,810 | $31,540 | $46,310 | $71,820 | $97,700 |
Industry profile for this occupation: Top
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment(1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 3,760 | 1.05 | $36.68 | $76,300 |
| Sound Recording Industries | 2,880 | 17.51 | $21.80 | $45,340 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting | 2,200 | 1.02 | $23.36 | $48,580 |
| Performing Arts Companies | 1,110 | 0.95 | $24.05 | $50,020 |
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | 460 | 0.94 | $26.25 | $54,590 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment(1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Recording Industries | 2,880 | 17.51 | $21.80 | $45,340 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 3,760 | 1.05 | $36.68 | $76,300 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting | 2,200 | 1.02 | $23.36 | $48,580 |
| Performing Arts Companies | 1,110 | 0.95 | $24.05 | $50,020 |
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | 460 | 0.94 | $26.25 | $54,590 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment(1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 3,760 | 1.05 | $36.68 | $76,300 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | (8) | (8) | $31.18 | $64,860 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 70 | 0.01 | $30.84 | $64,140 |
| Software Publishers | 180 | 0.06 | $30.53 | $63,500 |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 150 | 0.08 | $30.40 | $63,220 |
Geographic profile for this occupation: Top
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment(1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3,670 | 0.26 | 2.34 | $32.64 | $67,900 |
| New York | 2,970 | 0.35 | 3.17 | $30.26 | $62,950 |
| Florida | 810 | 0.11 | 1.01 | $19.29 | $40,110 |
| Texas | 660 | 0.06 | 0.57 | $21.82 | $45,380 |
| Illinois | 510 | 0.09 | 0.83 | $20.97 | $43,610 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment(1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,970 | 0.35 | 3.17 | $30.26 | $62,950 |
| California | 3,670 | 0.26 | 2.34 | $32.64 | $67,900 |
| District of Columbia | 140 | 0.22 | 1.96 | $28.28 | $58,830 |
| Nevada | 200 | 0.18 | 1.60 | $38.97 | $81,050 |
| Connecticut | 250 | 0.15 | 1.39 | $20.49 | $42,630 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment(1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 200 | 0.18 | 1.60 | $38.97 | $81,050 |
| California | 3,670 | 0.26 | 2.34 | $32.64 | $67,900 |
| New York | 2,970 | 0.35 | 3.17 | $30.26 | $62,950 |
| Virginia | 240 | 0.07 | 0.61 | $29.27 | $60,890 |
| District of Columbia | 140 | 0.22 | 1.96 | $28.28 | $58,830 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment(1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,650 | 0.51 | 4.69 | $30.50 | $63,450 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,470 | 0.64 | 5.83 | $34.96 | $72,710 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 410 | 0.11 | 1.03 | $20.80 | $43,270 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 310 | 0.31 | 2.80 | $23.33 | $48,530 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 280 | 0.20 | 1.81 | $29.29 | $60,930 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 270 | 0.12 | 1.07 | $27.39 | $56,980 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 210 | 0.15 | 1.39 | $29.34 | $61,030 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 210 | 0.09 | 0.84 | $23.48 | $48,840 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 210 | 0.08 | 0.71 | $22.47 | $46,740 |
| Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division | 200 | 0.20 | 1.87 | $19.37 | $40,290 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment(1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,470 | 0.64 | 5.83 | $34.96 | $72,710 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,650 | 0.51 | 4.69 | $30.50 | $63,450 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 310 | 0.31 | 2.80 | $23.33 | $48,530 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 150 | 0.27 | 2.48 | $20.34 | $42,300 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 180 | 0.25 | 2.24 | $19.55 | $40,670 |
| Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 180 | 0.25 | 2.30 | $17.59 | $36,580 |
| Tucson, AZ | 80 | 0.22 | 2.02 | $19.79 | $41,160 |
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 180 | 0.22 | 1.98 | $40.55 | $84,340 |
| Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC | 190 | 0.22 | 1.97 | $18.00 | $37,430 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 280 | 0.20 | 1.81 | $29.29 | $60,930 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment(1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 180 | 0.22 | 1.98 | $40.55 | $84,340 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,470 | 0.64 | 5.83 | $34.96 | $72,710 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 80 | 0.09 | 0.81 | $34.80 | $72,380 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 60 | 0.10 | 0.88 | $31.22 | $64,950 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,650 | 0.51 | 4.69 | $30.50 | $63,450 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 110 | 0.09 | 0.79 | $30.42 | $63,280 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 90 | 0.08 | 0.74 | $30.30 | $63,020 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 110 | 0.11 | 1.03 | $30.03 | $62,460 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 210 | 0.15 | 1.39 | $29.34 | $61,030 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 280 | 0.20 | 1.81 | $29.29 | $60,930 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment(1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.27 | 2.49 | (8) | (8) |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment(1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.27 | 2.49 | (8) | (8) |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in thedownloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
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Last Modified Date: March 29, 2013
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