Where can I get a job?

The Inland Northwest has seen a steady growth in the entertainment and recording industry. With venues such as the Spokane Arena, Opera House, Spokane Expo Center, Northern Quest Casino, numerous nightclubs, festivals and concert venues, recording studios, live theaters, houses of worship, etc., jobs are increasingly available for trained audio technicians. Beyond the Spokane area, opportunities in film, post production, large festivals and touring shows are numerous. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) employment predictions, jobs for sound engineering technicians will increase by 25 percent from 2002-2012.

How much can I earn?

Income varies dramatically within the industry. Starting hourly wages can range from $16 to $22 while successful recording studio engineers and producers can make well over $100,000 per year.

What else should I know about the field of audio technology?

Audio technicians have many and diverse opportunities for employment as stated above. Like the music business as a whole, it is very competitive. Those that have an intense desire to learn the intricacies of sound, the essentials of signal flow, the complexities of digital audio, and develop their understanding of music itself, can look forward to an interesting and rewarding career. Those with compositional skills and an understanding of the music business will have and even greater chance for success.