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Sound Engineering Technicians: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 27-4014. 26 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $69,996, middle half $45,500–$75,852.
Applications (LCAs)26
Median offered salary$69,996
Middle half of salaries$45,500–$75,852
10th–90th percentile$27,680–$103,600
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 7 | $32,074 |
| Level II (qualified) | 5 | $71,469 |
| Level III (experienced) | 2 | $80,126 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 4 | $102,706 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Sounds LLC | 3 | $71,469 |
| Underwater Music Entertainment Inc. | 3 | $21,880 |
| FYE Music Entertainment LLC | 3 | — |
| Henry Harding Productions | 2 | $33,800 |
| Triangle Moon LLC | 2 | $72,104 |
| Barking Owl Inc | 2 | $175,000 |
| Milan Global Production Services | 2 | $32,074 |
| Kingsize Hollywood LLC | 1 | — |
| MD Acoustics LLC | 1 | $69,996 |
| Wizards of the Coast LLC | 1 | $92,000 |
| Absolute AV Events | 1 | $52,000 |
| Strawberry Hill Music LLC | 1 | — |
| Fireplace Sounds LLC | 1 | $63,000 |
| University of California, San Diego | 1 | $75,992 |
| Arizona State University | 1 | $55,411 |
| Wieden and Kennedy, Inc. | 1 | $71,000 |
Job titles
- Sound Engineering Technician6
- Sound Engineer5
- Recording Engineer2
- Senior Sound Designer/Mixer2
- Audio Engineer2
- Head Audio Engineer2
- Sound Engineer Technician2
- Audio/Sound Engineer1
- Sound Designer1
- Staff Research Associate 41
- Classical Music Media Engineer1
- Senior Associate Audio Engineer1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 5 | $54,498 |
| FY2024 | 8 | $58,977 |
| FY2025 | 7 | $71,469 |
| FY2026 | 6 | $73,356 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).