As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Audio Editor in San Jose, CA is $73,795, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,419 weekly, or $6,150 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Audio Editor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Audio Editor in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $57,937 to $90,520. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,494) and 75th percentile ($82,550), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,520 per year. This $17,056 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, San Jose Audio Editor often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 statewide for Audio Editor job salary. 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 $57,937 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $65,494 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $73,795 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $82,550 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $90,520 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
25% $65,494 10% $57,937 90% $90,520 75% $82,550 $73,795 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Audio Editor ?

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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Audio Editor in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Audio Editor ranges from $65,494 to $82,550 with the average base salary of $73,795. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,443 to $91,232 with the average total cash compensation of $79,570.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

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