2024 wage data not published for sound engineering technicians in Mississippi
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Mississippi sound engineering technicians fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Sound Engineering Technicians pay by experience level in Mississippi
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Typical entry
Education
Postsecondary nondegree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.4 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Communications and Media
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Near Vision
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Telecommunications
Knowledge
- 3.8 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- 02
Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
- 03
Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds during the mixing or postproduction stage.
- 04
Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
- 05
Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
- 06
Prepare for recording sessions by performing such activities as selecting and setting up microphones.
- 07
Keep logs of recordings.
- 08
Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
-1.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Declining
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
Sponsored
Build the skills employers list for Sound Engineering Technicians
Online courses from licensed providers. We may earn a commission when you enroll. The commission does not influence our rankings or wage data.
Explore coursesCompare Sound Engineering Technicians pay across nearby states
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sound Engineering Technicians a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -1.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Sound Engineering Technicians?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Postsecondary nondegree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.