JobSOC 27-4014

Sound Engineering Technicians

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

4 programs

Communications Technology/Technician10.0105
Recording Arts Technology/Technician10.0203
Audio Engineering Technology/Technician15.0307
Music Technology50.0913

02.

Draws on

Computers and Electronics4.6 of 5
Customer and Personal Service3.9 of 5
Fine Arts3.8 of 5
English Language3.7 of 5
Engineering and Technology3.7 of 5
Communications and Media3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.