As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Engineer, Music Recording in the United States is $29. While Salary.com is seeing that Engineer, Music Recording salary in the US can go up to $33 or down to $25, but most earn between $27 and $31. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Engineer, Music Recording in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary | $25 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary | $27 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary | $29 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary | $31 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary | $33 | US | August 01, 2026 |
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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0 - 2 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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