How much does a Sound Designer make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sound Designer in California is $65,949. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,232 to a high of $83,855, with most professionals earning between $57,199 and $75,322.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Sound Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sound Designer Salary $49,232 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Sound Designer Salary $57,199 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Sound Designer Salary $65,949 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Sound Designer Salary $75,322 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Sound Designer Salary $83,855 CA April 01, 2025
25% $57,199 10% $49,232 90% $83,855 75% $75,322 $65,949 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $62,643 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $63,934 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $65,806 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $62,595 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $61,142 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $64,945 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $62,726 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $59,552 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $73,016 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $72,849 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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