The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Radio and TV stations
- Movie and video production companies
- Performing arts companies
Outlook
Growth is expected to decline. However, the movie and television industry will continue to need technicians to improve the sound quality of shows and movies.
Most openings occur as people leave the industry for other jobs in the electronics field. Technicians with an associate degree in broadcast technology have the best job prospects. Job prospects are expected to be best in small cities and towns. This is because of strong competition in metropolitan areas.
Sound Engineering Technicians (CIS 100200)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
254 Very small |
& |
14.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
31 Very few |
| Cook County |
143 Very small |
& |
21.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
18 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
11 Very small |
& |
36.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
7 Very small |
& |
57.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
18,000 Very small |
& |
-0.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1,500 Very few |