Ohio Median
$64,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.78
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $73,130
State Rank
#15 of 35
state estimate
How much does a Sound Engineering Technician make in Ohio?
Sound Engineering Technicians in Ohio take home a median of $64,030 annually — roughly $30.78 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $73,130.
Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $131,090 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,000 and $103,270 a year.
Sound Engineering Technician salary range in Ohio
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,000 | $16.83 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $64,030 | $30.78 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $103,270 | $49.65 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $131,090 | $63.02 |
|
How Ohio compares
Ohio ranks 15th out of 35 states and territories for Sound Engineering Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Sound Engineering Technician salary in other states
New Jersey $115,190District of Columbia $106,630New York $87,510Nevada $84,570Maryland $79,990California $78,150Georgia $77,010Kentucky $74,100Illinois $73,130Indiana $73,130Connecticut $72,800Florida $70,360Arizona $66,350New Hampshire $65,630Nebraska $63,810Massachusetts $63,250Kansas $62,710Missouri $61,750Colorado $60,630Tennessee $60,500Montana $57,600Iowa $57,400Louisiana $55,530Idaho $54,970Texas $54,370Michigan $51,840Virginia $49,920Pennsylvania $49,490North Carolina $49,150Maine $48,380Wisconsin $46,780New Mexico $45,690South Carolina $45,240Utah $36,400
Working as a Sound Engineering Technician in Ohio
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 Ohio pay ($64,030) 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 Ohio?
The median Sound Engineering Technician salary in Ohio is $64,030 per year, or about $30.78 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $131,090 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Sound Engineering Technicians about 12% less than the national median of $73,130. Ohio ranks 15th out of 35 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Sound Engineering Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $64,030 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.