Engineer, Music Recording Salary in the United States

Engineer, Music Recording Salary

How much does an Engineer, Music Recording make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineer, Music Recording in the United States is $60,868. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,206 to $65,237, with most professionals earning between $50,050 and $69,214.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $50,050 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $55,206 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $60,868 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $65,237 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $69,214 US April 01, 2025
25% $55,206 10% $50,050 90% $69,214 75% $65,237 $60,868 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Engineer, Music Recording ?

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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    Engineer, Music Recording

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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