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Sound engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Sound Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$26.17
Average $26.17
Low $14.97
High $45.76

The average salary for a sound engineer is $26.17 per hour in the United States. 117 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Sound Engineer job openings in United States

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Engineering Technical Steward ...
Caterpillar3.8out of 5 stars.
Mossville, IL
$159,120 - $238,680 a year
Full-time
6 days ago

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
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City of Seattle
 
$149,354per year
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The DAKO Group
 
$135,200per year
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Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$135,200per year
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TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT
 
$120,250per year
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Live Axe
 
$109,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Sound Engineers near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $44.72 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $39.40 per hour
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $34.48 per hour
  4. Boston, MA
    $33.41 per hour
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $30.65 per hour

Where can a Sound Engineer earn more?

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