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Sound engineer salary in United States, 2026
How much does a Sound Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
$25.89
- Hour
- Day
- Year
Average $25.89
Low $14.83
High $45.19
The average salary for a sound engineer is $25.89 per hour in the United States. 118 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 3, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Sound Engineer in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.RMC
$208,000per year
City of Seattle
$149,354per year
The DAKO Group
$135,200per year
Artech Information Systems L.L...
$135,200per year
TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT
$120,250per year
Live Axe
$109,200per year
