How much does an Engineer, Music Recording make in VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineer, Music Recording in Virginia is $61,295. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,592 to $65,694, with most professionals earning between $50,400 and $69,699.

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 $50,400 VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $55,592 VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $61,295 VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $65,694 VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Engineer, Music Recording Salary $69,699 VA April 01, 2025
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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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $66,157 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $57,971 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $52,139 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $56,196 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $56,053 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $53,669 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $57,612 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $65,858 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $66,157 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $54,009 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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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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