How much does a Sound Engineer earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Sound Engineer in United States ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 100,000 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 126 job listings

Salary Guide

Sound Engineer Salary in United States

Based on 126 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$100,000 - $100,000

Median salary

$100,000 - $100,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$80K

25th percentile$100K

Median$100K

75th percentile$100K

90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $100,000 - $100,000 USD

The median salary is $100,000

Top cities

Norman28 job openings

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Sound Engineer

126 job openings

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The average salary for a Sound Engineer in United States is USD 100,000 - USD 100,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 100,000 per year, based on 126 active job listings.

The cities with the most Sound Engineer job opportunities in United States are Norman, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, New Orleans. Norman leads with 28 job openings.

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