Sound Engineering Technician Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Sound Engineering Technicians in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$77,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $73,130
State Rank
#7 of 35
200 employed here

How much does a Sound Engineering Technician make in Georgia?

Sound Engineering Technicians in Georgia take home a median of $77,010 annually — roughly $37.02 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $73,130.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $35,080 while the top 10% make $104,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,160 and $98,590 a year.

Sound Engineering Technician salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,080$16.87
25th percentile (early career)$49,160$23.63
50th percentile (median)$77,010$37.02
75th percentile (experienced)$98,590$47.40
90th percentile (top earners)$104,540$50.26

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 7th out of 35 states and territories for Sound Engineering Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Jersey$115,190
2District of Columbia$106,630
3New York$87,510
4Nevada$84,570
5Maryland$79,990

Working as a Sound Engineering Technician in Georgia

Nationally, about 13,000 people work as Sound Engineering Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Georgia pay ($77,010) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sound Engineering Technician make in Georgia?
The median Sound Engineering Technician salary in Georgia is $77,010 per year, or about $37.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,080 at the entry level to $104,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Sound Engineering Technicians about 5% more than the national median of $73,130. Georgia ranks 7th out of 35 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Sound Engineering Technicians?
Yes on pay — Georgia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $77,010 a year. About 200 Sound Engineering Technicians are employed in Georgia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.