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Sound Engineering Technicians
Job Information
Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.
Information
- Job applicants will face keen competition for jobs in major metropolitan areas, where pay generally is higher; prospects are expected to be better in small cities and towns.
- Technical school, community college, or college training in broadcast technology, electronics, or computer networking provides the best preparation.
- About 29 percent of these workers are in broadcasting, mainly in radio and television stations, and 15 percent work in the motion picture, video, and sound recording industries.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday work is common.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $46,750/yr ($23.38/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Below Average |
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Education | High School diploma |