As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineer, Music Recording in California is $67,138. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,892 to $71,956, with most professionals earning between $55,205 and $76,343.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary | $55,205 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary | $60,892 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary | $67,138 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary | $71,956 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary | $76,343 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
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| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $62,441 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $63,728 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $65,593 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $62,393 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $60,945 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $64,735 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $62,524 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $59,359 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $72,781 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $72,614 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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