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Sound Engineering Technicians in The United States

(Técnicos en ingeniería de sonido)

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.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)27-4014.00
Career InterestsRA
Minimum education required(Postsecondary)
Postsecondary nondegree award
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Short OJT)
Short-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.13 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)15,900
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)16,100
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)1,700
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$25,990
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$67,090
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$121,320
Career ClusterArts, A/V Technology & Communications
(Artes, tecnología del Audio-Vi'deo y comunicaciones)
Major Occupational GroupArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

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