As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Engineer, Music Recording in the US is $60,837, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,170 weekly, or $5,070 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Engineer, Music Recording in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Engineer, Music Recording in the US vary widely, spanning from $51,867 to $68,908. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,142) and 75th percentile ($65,062), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,908 per year. This $8,920 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Engineer, Music Recording often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 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
Engineer, Music Recording Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $51,867 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $56,142 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $60,837 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $65,062 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $68,908 US August 01, 2026
25% $56,142 10% $51,867 90% $68,908 75% $65,062 $60,837 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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