How much does an Engineer, Music Recording make in Illinois? The average Engineer, Music Recording salary in Illinois is $59,004 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $54,905 and $64,854. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Engineer, Music Recording Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $51,172 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $54,905 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $59,004 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $64,854 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $70,181 IL March 26, 2024
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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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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $60,504 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $60,273 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $54,621 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $55,140 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $56,005 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $60,273 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $54,332 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $53,871 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $56,005 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $53,063 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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    Engineer, Music Recording

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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