GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$72K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+1%
Job Growth
19K+
Total Jobs
Record, mix, and master audio for music, film, television, video games, and podcasts. Work in recording studios, broadcast facilities, or as a freelancer.
$40K
Starting
$72K
Average
$105K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Audio Engineering
Typically 4 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Arts & Communications
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+1%
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Create free account →Federal labor-market data for Audio Engineer / Sound Designer
Pay range
$40K–$105K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+1%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
19K
in 2024
Little or no change
Demand expected to remain steady. Projected to grow from 19K to 19K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
BLS 'Sound Engineering Technicians' (27-4014). Parent group Broadcast/Sound/Video Technicians: median $56,600, 1% growth.