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Sound Engineering Technicians Salary in Ohio

The median pay for a sound engineering technicians in Ohio is $57,630/year ($27.71/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $124K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$58K
Median annual
$27.71/hr
Hourly rate
$33K
Entry level (10th %)
$124K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $58K get you in Ohio?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,955/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,188/mo
Rent as % of take-home30% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$63,018/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,767/mo

About sound engineering technicians

U.S. employed: 480
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio

Bar chart showing Sound Engineering Technicians salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $32,500, 25th percentile $33,280, median $57,630, 75th percentile $69,870, 90th percentile $123,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$33K25th$33KMedian$58K75th$70K90th$124K
Bar chart showing Sound Engineering Technicians salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $32,500, 25th percentile $33,280, median $57,630, 75th percentile $69,870, 90th percentile $123,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level sound engineering technicians (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $124K or more, a $91K spread from bottom to top.

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Sound Engineering Technicians salary by metro in Ohio

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Cincinnati$58K+0%N/A

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Frequently asked questions

How much do sound engineering technicians make in Ohio?

The median is $57,630 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,500, and experienced sound engineering technicians can clear $123,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $58K enough to live in Ohio?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,955/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 30% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a sound engineering technicians salary go in Ohio?

Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median sound engineering technicians salary is worth about $63,018 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do sound engineering technicians get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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