*A job as an Audio Recording Engineer falls under the broader career category of Sound Engineering Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Sound Engineering Technicians :
Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.
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Median Annual Wage |
$74,100 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$35.63* |
Total Employed Nationally |
14,600 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.