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Sound Engineering Technicians average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$108,850
- Los Angeles$84,140
- Sacramento$78,620
- Riverside$70,020
- San Diego$67,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $108,850 | $94,990 | $77,080 | $79,375 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $84,140 | $77,850 | $50,590 | $64,289 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $78,620 | $63,720 | $45,760 | $60,920 | 107 |
| Riverside | $70,020 | $60,670 | $47,670 | $55,560 | 106 |
| San Diego | $67,810 | $63,020 | $50,690 | $54,182 | 112 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4014.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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