Description of What Sound Engineering Technicians Do: Sound engineering technicians operate electrical equipment for concerts and sound recordings.
Operate audio and video equipment that regulates the volume for performances to ensure quality
Set up equipment at events
Record music with complex software
Synchronize sounds and dialogue
Edit audio records on computers
Install audio and video
Repair equipment problems
Stores records of recordings and equipment
There are many types of Music Technicians
Audio and video equipment technicians
Broadcast technicians
Sound engineering technicians
Recording engineers
Sound mixers/rerecording mixers
Information was found on Occupational Outlook Handbook
National Job Outlook
From 2012-2022, sound engineering technicians will be in demand by 9% because businesses seeking new equipment for audio and video improvement.
Competition for this career will be strong because it attracts many applicants.
Percent Change in Employment
Broadcast and Sound Engineering TechniciansPercent change in employment, projected 2012-22 Audio and video equipment technicians14% Total, all occupations11% Broadcast and sound engineering technicians9% Broadcast technicians3% Sound engineering technicians1%
Texas Outlook
The job outlook, according to Occupational Outlook Handbook, Texas has an about average outlook for sound engineer technicians. There are about 430 sound engineer technicians in Texas. The salary average is about $52K.