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Sound Editors - Wages & Trends

Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The technician's level of experience, skill, and responsibility also affect wages.

Sound engineering technicians who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan. 

Sound engineering technicians (SOC 27-4014)
Location
Pay Period
25%
Median
75%
Illinois Hourly $20.58 $27.88 $48.46
Yearly $42,819 $58,002 $100,805
    Cook County Hourly $20.07 $27.89 $50.89
Yearly $41,761 $58,012 $105,850
United States Hourly $20.00 $29.17 $47.82
Yearly $41,600 $60,670 $99,470

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.