38 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.
  • 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.

  • Studio Audio Engineer

    Salary range: $95,500 - $133,000

    Studio Audio Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Studio Audio Engineer jobs pay between $95,500 (25th percentile) and $133,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Studio Audio Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Audio Programmer

    Salary range: $53,500 - $107,000

    Audio Programmer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Audio Programmer jobs pay between $53,500 (25th percentile) and $107,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Audio Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Music Audio Engineer

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

    A music audio engineer, also known as a sound engineer, oversees the music and sound for a music recording, movie or television show, or a live performance. In this role, you set up music equipment before the performance begins, such as speakers, audio cables, microphones, and stereos. Once the equipment is ready, you check the sound quality, record test runs of the audio with each microphone and speaker, and adjust levels to obtain optimal sound quality. Music sound engineers can work for production companies, event venues, and technology companies, or they sometimes work exclusively for bands or other musical ensembles.

  • 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.

  • Audio Mastering Engineer

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

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

  • Internship Foh Audio Engineer

    Salary range: $33,500 - $43,500

    Internship Foh Audio Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Internship Foh Audio Engineer jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $43,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Internship Foh 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Live Sound Audio Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.