Sound Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Sound Supervisor make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sound Supervisor in the United States is $53,770 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Sound Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,448
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,454 to $56,742
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,435
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Sound Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $56,742 $4,729 $1,091 $27
Average $53,770 $4,481 $1,034 $26
25th Percentile $50,454 $4,205 $970 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Sound Supervisor Salaries

A Sound Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Sound Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sound Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,448
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,678
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,000
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,554
  • Expert (over 8 years): $55,485
Levels Salary
Entry Level Sound Supervisor$53,448
Intermediate Level Sound Supervisor$53,678
Senior Level Sound Supervisor$54,000
Specialist Level Sound Supervisor$54,554
Expert Level Sound Supervisor$55,485
$53,448 0 yr
$53,678 < 2 yrs
$54,000 2-4 yrs
$54,554 5-8 yrs
$55,485 > 8 yrs
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How Do Sound Supervisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Sound Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $59,534.
  • California: $59,309.
  • Massachusetts: $58,518.

Top Paying Cities for Sound Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $67,820
  • San Francisco: $67,078
  • Oakland: $65,664

What Skills Can Increase a Sound Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 5.3% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 6.22% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
  • Medication Administration (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): Medication administration is the direct application of a prescribed medication whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means to the body of the individual by an individual legally authorized to do so.
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Commitment 5.3%
Patient Care 6.22%
Medication Administration 2.22%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Sound Supervisor's salary.
  • Self-Directed: Can increase your salary by up to 42%.
  • Home Care: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Self-Directed
 $76,354
42%
Home Care
 $61,298
14%
Communication Skills
 $60,760
13%
Infection Control
 $59,685
11%
Assisted Living
 $58,610
9%
Safety Standards
 $58,072
8%
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Sound Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sound Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$50,454
Average $53,770/year
$56,742
$4,205
Average $4,481/month
$4,729
$970
Average $1,034/week
$1,091
$24
Average $26/hour
$27
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $56,742 $4,729 $1,091 $27
Average $53,770 $4,481 $1,034 $26
25th Percentile $50,454 $4,205 $970 $24

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Salary Trends for Sound Supervisor

Salaries for a Sound Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,305 in 2023 to around $62,846 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sound Supervisor salary trends, .

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