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Job outlook for recording technicians in the United States
Recording technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected recording technician job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 23,100 new jobs for recording technicians are projected over the next decade.
Recording technician salaries have increased 8% for recording technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 8,301 recording technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 25,621 active recording technician job openings in the US.
The average recording technician salary is $34,620.
Are recording technician jobs in demand?
Yes, recording technician jobs are in demand. Recording technician demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Recording technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of recording technician jobs and the average recording technician salary over time.
Recording technician jobs over time
Recording technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,301 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 10,241 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 11,443 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9,592 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,389 | 0.00% |
Average recording technician salary over time
Recording technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,620 | $16.64 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $33,679 | $16.19 | --0.7% |
| 2023 | $33,922 | $16.31 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $32,938 | $15.84 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $31,980 | $15.37 | +2.5% |
Recording technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of recording technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where recording technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for recording technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 160 | 12% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 92 | 12% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 61 | 10% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 532 | 8% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 74 | 8% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 386 | 7% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 372 | 7% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 214 | 7% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 99 | 7% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 743 | 6% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 608 | 6% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 509 | 6% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 480 | 6% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 397 | 6% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 382 | 6% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 320 | 6% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 297 | 6% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 232 | 6% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 103 | 6% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 64 | 6% |
Most common cities for recording technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Palm Beach | 4 | 4% | $25,838 |
| 2 | Palo Alto | 2 | 3% | $43,922 |
| 3 | Carmel | 2 | 2% | $30,763 |
| 4 | Gainesville | 2 | 2% | $25,644 |
| 5 | Middletown | 1 | 2% | $41,317 |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | 1 | 2% | $43,963 |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $25,908 |
| 8 | Largo | 1 | 1% | $25,878 |
| 9 | Tyler | 1 | 1% | $29,381 |
| 10 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $32,700 |
| 11 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $33,514 |
| 12 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $38,554 |
| 13 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $25,680 |