As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Audio Editor in the US is $58,482, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,125 weekly, or $4,874 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Audio Editor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Audio Editor in the US vary widely, spanning from $45,910 to $71,736. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,901) and 75th percentile ($65,419), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,736 per year. This $13,518 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Plumbing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Audio Editor often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 42 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Audio Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $45,910 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $51,901 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $58,482 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $65,419 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $71,736 US January 01, 2026
25% $51,901 10% $45,910 90% $71,736 75% $65,419 $58,482 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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An audio engineer (also known as a sound engineer or recording engineer) helps to produce a recording or a live performance, balancing and adjusting sound sources using equalization and audio effects, mixing, reproduction, and reinforcement of sound. Audio engineers work on the "...technical aspect of recording—the placing of microphones, pre-amp knobs, the setting of levels. The physical recording of any project is done by an engineer ... the nuts and bolts." It's a creative hobby and profession where musical instruments and technology are used to produce sound for film, radio, television, mu...

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