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ANZSCO 399516Updated 2026-01-29
Sound Technician
National shortage level: Strong
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 70k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1350
Salary range: AUD 63k-AUD 77k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
35.7%
NSW
29.1%
VIC
15.4%
QLD
Education mix
30.2%
bachelor degree
23%
advanced diploma/ diploma
18.2%
year 12
Role overview
Sound Technicians operate audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances.
What you do
- • Sets up and adjusts equipment such as microphones, and operates sound mixing consoles and associated equipment to regulate volume and sound quality.
- • Selects and sets up television recording, editing and mixing equipment, and adjusts and monitors their operation.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (30.2%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Selects and sets up television recording, editing and mixing equipment, and adjusts and monitors their operation.
- • Sets up and adjusts equipment such as microphones, and operates sound mixing consoles and associated equipment to regulate volume and sound quality.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1350
Annual median: AUD 70k
Range: AUD 63k-AUD 77k