Median / Average Pay ($)
- $35.62 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $31.68 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $40.60 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $57.00 / hour (Salary.com)
Services Provided
- Recording Services – Committing performances (e.g., music, podcasts) to media at a specific location or in their studio.
- Editing – Working with media that requires improvement through services such as removing background noises from a recording or syncing audio with video.
- Mixing Services – Improving media by mixing in or adjusting existing sounds on audio and visual files.
- Live Sound Services – Operating and maintaining equipment at live events (for instance, concerts or plays) to ensure that performance sounds are heard by the audience correctly.
- Post-Production Services – Finalizing a production with services like adding sounds to recorded media (e.g., foley recording services, ADR services).
- Rental Services – Leasing equipment or studio space to clients for their use, especially when they require areas with soundproofing or expensive electronics.