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How much do studio sound engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for studio sound engineer in the United States is $114,747.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,500.00 and $133,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are studio sound engineers?

Studio sound engineers are professionals responsible for recording, mixing, and mastering audio in a studio environment. They work with artists, producers, and other technicians to capture high-quality sound and ensure the final product meets artistic and technical standards. Their duties include setting up microphones, operating recording equipment, editing audio tracks, and applying effects as needed. Studio sound engineers play a crucial role in the music, film, and broadcast industries, helping to create polished and professional audio recordings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Studio Sound Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Studio Sound Engineer, you need a solid understanding of audio engineering principles, acoustics, and recording techniques, often supported by a degree or certification in audio production. Mastery of digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and knowledge of mixing consoles and studio hardware is essential. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong communication skills help engineers collaborate effectively with artists and producers. These skills ensure the production of high-quality sound recordings and a smooth workflow in professional studio environments.

What are some common challenges Studio Sound Engineers face when working with multiple artists or producers on the same project?

Studio Sound Engineers often collaborate with various artists and producers, each with their own creative visions and preferences. Balancing these differing expectations while maintaining technical quality and meeting tight deadlines can be challenging. Clear communication, adaptability, and strong organizational skills are essential for navigating these situations effectively. Additionally, engineers must remain calm under pressure, quickly troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring sessions run smoothly for all parties involved.

What is the difference between Studio Sound Engineer vs Recording Engineer?

AspectStudio Sound EngineerRecording Engineer
CredentialsAudio engineering certifications, relevant degreesSimilar certifications, often overlapping with studio sound engineers
Work EnvironmentRecording studios, post-production facilitiesRecording sessions, studios, live venues
Industry UsageMusic, film, broadcast industriesMusic production, film, TV recording

Both roles require similar credentials and often work in recording studios. However, a Studio Sound Engineer typically oversees the entire sound environment during recording and mixing, while a Recording Engineer focuses more on capturing and editing audio during recording sessions. The roles are closely related, with overlapping skills, but differ slightly in scope and responsibilities.

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What states have the most Studio Sound Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Studio Sound Engineer jobs include:
Infographic showing various Studio Sound Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,747 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Wicahpi Olowan (WO) Studio + Music Engineer (Oglala Lakota Artspace)

First Peoples Fund

Kyle, SD โ€ข On-site

$25/hr

Temporary

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Job description

ABOUT FIRST PEOPLES FUND:
First Peoples Fund is a national non-profit organization founded in 1995. First Peoples Fund honors, supports, and elevates the Collective Spirit of Native artists, culture bearers, and their communities. First Peoples Fund envisions a world of thriving, culturally-centered, and connected Indigenous communities.
ABOUT OGLALA LAKOTA ARTSPACE:
The Oglala Lakota Artspace (OLA) is the first dedicated art space in the Pine Ridge Reservation. The facility includes artist studio spaces, the Wiฤahpi Olowaล‹ Studio Recording Studio, workshop and classroom spaces, a performance space, and offices for partner organizations. This position is integral to providing a safe and welcoming space for the community to engage in cultural, creative, and educational activities based in Collective Spiritยฎ.
PAY: $25 per hour, non-exempt(hourly) & part-time (up to 10 hours per week)
LOCATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position is on-site at the Oglala Lakota Artspace building located at 7904 Lakota Prairie Dr, Kyle, SD.
PRE-SCREEN: Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a background check.
*Applications will be accepted until end of business on Friday, June 19, 2026.*
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Wiฤahpi Olowaล‹ (WO) Engineers will assist with fulfilling booking inquiries made by artists and aspiring artists at the Oglala Lakota Artspace. Each engineer will be responsible for maintaining the studio, scheduling with artists (once notified of bookings via email), and completing these tracking sessions with musicians. WO Engineers will also create a professional, Lakota Values-centric space for all who wish to record or use the studio, including storytelling, family history, and weekly office hours, for the general community.
The engineers may also assist with production and mixing/mastering services upon request, but only what they are comfortable with and able to do, with each song having appropriate splits and rights maintained for the artist and all involved parties. The engineers will receive some training and mentorship from WO Program Manager and WO programming in engineering and production, so while experience and incoming knowledge are helpful, having expertise is not required. This position learns and shares skills with the community while adhering to the program and organization's values and goals, while displaying professionalism and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. With this, WO Engineers will also be responsible for reporting to the WO Program Manager about individual artists' progress and unique needs that can be addressed via FPF/OLA/WO/Playing for Change (PFCF) programming/resources.
Who You Are:
  • You're passionate about music, community, and culture
  • You're friendly, dependable, and confident working with artists, elders, and community members.
  • You're interested in learning/teaching more about audio recording, creative spaces, or arts-based education.
  • You bring respect, curiosity, and humility to your work, and you're guided by values like compassion and integrity.
  • You're open to feedback, collaboration, and ongoing learning - whether from colleagues or community members.
  • You have reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Meet weekly with WO Program Manager to report sessions, provide data collected, review songs/projects worked on, and plan/discuss projects/programming around the studio
  • Help manage/maintain the Wiฤahpi Olowaล‹ Studio, including equipment and software, cleanliness, and general upkeep of the studio space. Adhere to the guidelines posted in the studio (i.e. "No eating/drinking in studio rooms")
  • Accept incoming studio bookings via a reservation system for professional recording uses
  • Maintain a safe, welcoming space for all to have creative experiences
  • Assist with sound-tech during OLA Solstice/Equinox events onsite.
  • Manages relationships with artists and aspiring artists, including recruiting new artists to utilize the space.
  • Responsible for tracking appropriate impact measures related to FPF's community-based products, services, systems, and relationships (i.e. filling out studio log, post-eval survey), while also documenting/keeping track of artists and artists' works via Google Docs.
  • Assist with recording artists in the Artist in Residency program
  • Will report song and album releases and assist with song/album release to the WO Manager, who will then work with the Communications Team on announcing and documenting these releases.
  • Responsible for helping identify artists who could use intermediate artist development assistance and benefit from other FPF/OLA/WO programming (NAPD, Performing Arts Fellowship, CC & ABL Fellowships, AiR program, VAP program) and report to WO Manager
  • Must be able to provide welcoming support to multiple genres/styles of music, respecting artist agency and creative authority at every stage, from creation to distribution and release
  • Must maintain professionalism, including being on time for all event set-up, developing and maintaining a code of conduct followed at FPF & OLA, being mindful of Lakota values in all work, and adhering to Lakota Kinship Laws - treating everyone as a relative (Integrity, Respect, Wisdom, Bravery, Fortitude, Humility, Compassion).
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must hold (at least) a high school diploma or GED
  • Fields of study such as music, audio production, education, or community coordination are helpful, but this is not an all-inclusive list.
  • Equivalent work experience (minimum of 1 year) in areas such as studio support, community engagement, youth programming, or work with Native communities may be considered in place of formal education, espeically in the Pine Ridge Reservation.
  • Other forms of lived experience, cultural knowledge, and informal or community-based education will also be considered valuable and relevant.
  • Exceptional skills in building and maintaining partnerships through collaboration.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Computer skills - experience, expertise, or even familiarity in audio recording software such as Pro Tools, Logic, FL Studio, Garageband, etc., and Google Drive and/or Dropbox. Training is available.
  • Ability to identify individual artists' needs
  • Possess critical thinking skills
  • Must have an introductory-intermediate level of knowledge of media outreach and promotional methods for music, as they will be providing mentorship to newer artists
  • Must be open to receiving training and able to take in new information about engineering, production, and other music creation processes

Other important Information:
STUDIO SESSION GUIDELINES:
Engineers are each reserved and responsible for being at the studio for 8 hours during one day of the week (including lunch break), at the Oglala Lakota Artspace. Each engineer is assigned a specific day, which will remain the same each week.
  • Engineers are welcome to book sessions anytime during regular hours on your scheduled workday (10am-5pm), and will be able to begin booking evening sessions after a 3-month probationary period.
  • Engineers are allowed to exchange their scheduled time from their days with other Engineers, noting that this must be agreed upon by both parties, and that neither engineer is required nor should be pressured to give up hours from their assigned day of the week.
  • Engineers are allowed to book sessions for themselves or with others outside of Engineer-Studio Days, but need to book with WOMP PM first.
    • If deciding to book sessions for themselves, this is not considered work hours.

SERVICES:
Services engineers are offering:
  • Tracking/recording: recording someone's vocals or instrument
  • "Light" mixing: adding rough (but not polished) fx to tracks

Services engineers *can provide, at their discretion (but are not required):
  • Production assistance (adding atmospheric sounds or even beats)
  • Mixing/mastering services
  • If an artist is interested in more extensive engineering/production services, engineers will connect said artist with the WO Program Manager.

BENEFITS
Due to the part-time, temporary status of this position, it is not eligible for benefits.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
First Peoples Fund celebrates the diversity, strength, and resilience of Indigenous communities and all peoples. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone, regardless of background, age, identity, or lived experience, has the opportunity to thrive.
First Peoples Fund is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other military status.
As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Megan Brink, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected] or call the main office at (605)348-0324.
FPF does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
FPF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. FPF will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.