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Occupation ยท SOC 27-4014

Sound Engineering Technicians: can it be done remotely?

Yes, usuallyTeleworkable share: 100%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of sound engineering technicians can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 13,050 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $66,430 ($31.94 an hour).

US employment

13,050

Median annual wage

$66,430

Mean annual wage

$79,280

Median hourly wage

$31.94

Education and training

Typical education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

Short-term on-the-job training

Job zone

3

Medium preparation

No degreeEntry levelRemote jobs that pay $50,000 to $75,000

Pay by state

Top 5 by nominal pay

  1. New Jersey$111,580
  2. Washington$110,950
  3. District of Columbia$101,550
  4. Arizona$97,380
  5. New York$87,180

Top 5 after cost of living

  1. Washington$103,680
  2. New Jersey$102,550
  3. Arizona$96,730
  4. District of Columbia$92,400
  5. Alabama$87,160
Full pay-by-state comparison

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Film and Video Editors$70,980$4,550 (+6.8%)4Bachelor's degree
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$127,590$61,160 (+92.1%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California3,800
  2. 2. New York1,690
  3. 3. Florida800
  4. 4. Illinois700
  5. 5. Tennessee500
  6. 6. Ohio480
  7. 7. Washington350
  8. 8. New Jersey320
  9. 9. Texas320
  10. 10. Utah320

States that pay the most

  1. 1. New Jersey$111,580
  2. 2. Washington$110,950
  3. 3. District of Columbia$101,550
  4. 4. Arizona$97,380
  5. 5. New York$87,180
  6. 6. Nevada$81,720
  7. 7. California$78,020
  8. 8. Alabama$77,420
  9. 9. Maryland$71,310
  10. 10. Tennessee$69,990

Median annual wage. Based on 38 states and territories with published figures.

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