48 Audio engineer jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Audio Engineer Jobs in 2026

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To become an Audio Engineer, you do not need to meet any specific educational requirements beyond a high school diploma, but earning an associate degree or completing a certificate program in audio engineering may give you a significant advantage when looking for a job. Many Audio Engineers start their careers as an Audio Engineering Assistant; this entry-level position teaches you many of the skills and knowledge required for this career in a hands-on environment. Search for an assistant position in the specialty that most interests you, such as music production, live sound, audio forensics, or working in a recording studio.

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Top Types Of Audio Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Audio Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Live Sound Engineering

    Salary range: $116,500 - $173,000

    Live Sound Engineering is a common job search query. Most salaries for Live Sound Engineering jobs pay between $116,500 (25th percentile) and $173,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Live Sound Engineering job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Freelance Live Sound Engineer

    Salary range: $50,500 - $128,500

    Freelance Live Sound Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Live Sound Engineer jobs pay between $50,500 (25th percentile) and $128,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freelance Live Sound Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Live Sound Audio Engineer

    Salary range: $50,000 - $113,000

    Live Sound Audio Engineer is a common job search query. Most salaries for Live Sound Audio Engineer jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $113,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Live Sound Audio Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • A1 Audio Engineer

    Salary range: $50,000 - $113,000

    A1 Audio Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for A1 Audio Engineer jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $113,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for A1 Audio Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Associate Audio Engineer

    Salary range: $65,500 - $95,000

    Associate Audio Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Associate Audio Engineer jobs pay between $65,500 (25th percentile) and $95,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Associate Audio Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Podcast Audio Engineer

    Salary range: $50,000 - $113,000

    Podcast Audio Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Podcast Audio Engineer jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $113,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Podcast Audio Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • No Experience Audio Engineer

    Salary range: $50,000 - $113,000

    No Experience Audio Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for No Experience Audio Engineer jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $113,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for No Experience Audio Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Waves Audio

    Salary range: $42,500 - $62,500

    Waves Audio is a typical job search query Most salaries for Waves Audio jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $62,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Waves Audio job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Temporary Audio Engineer

    Salary range: $84,000 - $116,500

    Temporary Audio Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Temporary Audio Engineer jobs pay between $84,000 (25th percentile) and $116,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Temporary Audio Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • At Jbl

    Salary range: $52,000 - $64,000

    At Jbl is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for At Jbl jobs pay between $52,000 (25th percentile) and $64,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for At Jbl job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.