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How much do location sound mixer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for location sound mixer in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a location sound mixer do?

A Location Sound Mixer is responsible for capturing high-quality audio on set for films, TV shows, documentaries, and other productions. They operate professional sound recording equipment, including boom microphones, wireless lavaliers, and field mixers. Their job involves monitoring sound levels, minimizing background noise, and ensuring clear dialogue. They often work closely with the director and production team to solve audio challenges in different environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a location sound mixer?

To thrive as a Location Sound Mixer, you need a solid understanding of audio engineering principles, knowledge of microphone types and placement, and experience recording high-quality sound on set. Familiarity with field recording equipment, digital audio recorders, wireless transmission systems, and industry-standard software is essential; certifications in audio technology can be beneficial. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and effective communication skills are important for collaborating with crew members and responding to changing conditions on location. These competencies ensure seamless audio capture and integration, which is critical for the production's overall quality and success.

What are the typical challenges faced by a location sound mixer during on-location shoots?

Location Sound Mixers frequently encounter unpredictable challenges such as background noise, difficult acoustics, and varying weather conditions that can affect audio quality. They must be adept at problem-solving on the fly, making adjustments to microphone placement and levels to ensure clear sound capture. Collaboration with the director, camera crew, and talent is essential to coordinate timing and minimize unwanted sounds. Being prepared with backup equipment and quick troubleshooting skills is also vital to avoid disruptions during tight shooting schedules. Success in this role often relies on both technical expertise and strong teamwork under pressure.

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Infographic showing various Location Sound Mixer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,996 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Production/Post Production Specialists

Lifted, an Upwork Company™

Dallas, TX • On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

Contractor

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Company Description

About Lifted

Lifted partners with enterprise companies to help them scale smarter. We offer a single solution designed to source, contract, manage, and pay contingent talent. For talent in our network, Lifted provides access to enterprise-level projects while handling engagement setup, contracting, compliance, and payments in the background, so you can focus on delivering high-quality work.

Job Description

Why We're Building a Talent Pool

We're continuously building our network of experienced talent across Production/Post Production Specialists who are interested in being considered for full or part-time employment engagements with assignments to work with our enterprise partners. While this is not tied to one specific project, selected candidates may be matched to future employment opportunities based on experience, availability, and alignment with project needs.

Qualifications

What We Look For

  • Manage creative production from scope to budget to timeline to delivery
  • Schedule shoots, book crews, negotiate vendor bids, and manage production logistics
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (creative, brand, marketing, legal)
  • Oversee on-set operations, talent, location management, and asset capture
  • Track deliverables, maintain budgets, and ensure on-time execution
  • Resolve production issues and escalate risks appropriately 'Edit, assemble, and finish video, audio, and motion assets
  • Perform color correction, sound mixing, stabilization, retiming, and finishing
  • Manage file organization, version control, and master deliverables
  • Collaborate with producers and editors to ensure quality and technical accuracy Prepare assets for multi-platform distribution (broadcast, digital, social)
  • Maintain working knowledge of editing tools and post-production workflows

Additional Qualifications (if relevant)

  • Background in editing, color, finishing, asset assembly.
  • Experienced in overseeing shoots, logistics, budgeting, creative resourcing.

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