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Sound Engineering Technicians in Ohio
Want to work in Ohio as a Sound Engineering Technician? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Sound Engineering Technicians in Ohio are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Sound Engineering Technicians in Ohio is growing faster than average.
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Sound Engineering Technicians in Ohio earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Sound Engineering Technician Career?
- Communications Technologies & Support
- Communications Technology
- Communications Technology/Technician
- Audiovisual Communications
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Music
- Music Technology
How Many Sound Engineering Technicians Work in Ohio?
In 2018, there were 180 Sound Engineering Technicians working in the state.
There were 190 Sound Engineering Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 190 Sound Engineering Technicians working in it, which means Ohio has fewer Sound Engineering Technicians than average.
Job Projections for Ohio
Jobs for Sound Engineering Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 5.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.5%.
Ohio Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 30 annual Sound Engineering Technicians job openings in Ohio, and 360 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,700 annual jobs and 18,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Sound Engineering Technicians Make in Ohio?
In 2018 wages for Sound Engineering Technicians ranged from $26,390 to $76,750 with $45,210 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.69 to $36.9. The median hourly rate was $21.74.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $19.77 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.97.
The median salary in Ohio is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Ohio Metros for Sound Engineering Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Sound Engineering Technicians.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Cleveland-Elyria, OH | 60 | $31,790 |
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 40 | $46,400 |
Top States for Sound Engineering Technicians Employment
The table below shows the states where most Sound Engineering Technicians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 4,410 | $0 |
New York | 1,770 | $68,430 |
Florida | 900 | $48,890 |
Texas | 650 | $46,910 |
Georgia | 530 | $59,450 |
New Jersey | 430 | $47,510 |
Oregon | 400 | $39,170 |
Tennessee | 360 | $51,970 |
Maryland | 280 | $46,560 |
Virginia | 270 | $54,030 |
Utah | 240 | $21,070 |
Nevada | 230 | $56,020 |
North Carolina | 230 | $41,420 |
Louisiana | 230 | $80,010 |
Illinois | 220 | $57,270 |
Pennsylvania | 190 | $39,960 |
Massachusetts | 190 | $50,340 |
Ohio | 180 | $45,210 |
Minnesota | 170 | $43,030 |
Washington | 160 | $72,970 |
Below are the states where Sound Engineering Technicians get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Connecticut | $87,980 |
Louisiana | $80,010 |
Washington | $72,970 |
District of Columbia | $70,240 |
New York | $68,430 |
Michigan | $60,290 |
Georgia | $59,450 |
Illinois | $57,270 |
Nevada | $56,020 |
Wisconsin | $54,480 |
Related Careers in Ohio
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Ohio Employment Total |
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Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | 1,470 |
Broadcast Technicians | 660 |
Radio Operators | 90 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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