How much does a Mixing Engineer make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mixing Engineer in Des Moines, IA is $53,927. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,066 to $57,760, with most professionals earning between $46,550 and $61,249.

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Mixing Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mixing Engineer Salary $46,550 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Mixing Engineer Salary $50,066 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Mixing Engineer Salary $53,927 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Mixing Engineer Salary $57,760 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Mixing Engineer Salary $61,249 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25% $50,066 10% $46,550 90% $61,249 75% $57,760 $53,927 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Mixing Engineer ?

A mixing engineer (or simply mix engineer) is a person responsible for combining ("mixing") the different sonic elements of a piece of recorded music (vocals, instruments, effects etc.) into a final version of a song (also known as "final mix" or "mixdown"). He or she mixes the elements of a recorded piece together to achieve a good balance of volume, while at the same time deciding other properties such as pan positioning, effects, and so on. The best mixing professionals typically have many years of experience and training with audio equipment, which has enabled them to master their craft. ...

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  1. This Job:

    Mixing Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Manufacturing Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mixing Engineer in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Mixing Engineer ranges from $50,066 to $57,760 with the average base salary of $53,927. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,192 to $59,754 with the average total cash compensation of $55,236.

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