Acoustic Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Acoustic Technician make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Acoustic Technician in the United States is $69,945 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Acoustic Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,976
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,534 to $76,766
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,698

Key Factors That Influence Acoustic Technician Salaries

An Acoustic Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Acoustic Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Acoustic Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,469
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,978
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,997
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,524
  • Expert (over 8 years): $70,892
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Acoustic Technician less than 1 year $65,469
Early Career Level Acoustic Technician 1-2 years $65,978
Mid-Level Level Acoustic Technician 2-4 years $66,997
Senior-Level Level Acoustic Technician 5-8 years $68,524
Expert Level Acoustic Technician over 8 years $70,892

Top Paying Cities for Acoustic Technician

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $88,222
  • San Francisco: $87,256
  • Oakland: $85,417

Acoustic Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Acoustic Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Acoustic Technician positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Acoustic Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Acoustic Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals $104,918 $50.0 50%
Financial Services $97,923 $47.0 40%
Software & Networking $90,929 $44.0 30%

How Education impacts an Acoustic Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Acoustic Technician professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Acoustic Technician with a high school is between $70,213 and $75,140.

Acoustic Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Acoustic Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 0.8%
High School 21.8%
Associate's Degree 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree 20.2%
Master's Degree or MBA 3.6%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0%

Acoustic Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Acoustic Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$63,534
Average $69,945/year
$76,766
$5,295
Average $5,829/month
$6,397
$1,222
Average $1,345/week
$1,476
$31
Average $34/hour
$37
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $76,766 $6,397 $1,476 $37
Average $69,945 $5,829 $1,345 $34
25th Percentile $63,534 $5,295 $1,222 $31

Most common benefits for Acoustic Technician

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Acoustic Technician

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FAQ about Acoustic Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Acoustic Technician?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Acoustic Technician roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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