sound engineer salary?

[JohnMurati]

anyone know the average salary of an entry level sound engineer in calif?

 

[Wish]

Entry level? I think that is called an intern who works for free, not a sound engineer.

 

[Pinky]

 

[Farview]

Sound engineer where? Resident engineers in studios (if any still exist) get paid much differently than live sound guys in clubs, which is different than touring guys, which is different than guys who do corporate meetings, which is different than guys who work for TV stations, movie studios, etc...

The question is way too broad. Most people also negotiate their price. The only way you will be paid exactly what the next guy in your position is paid is if you get in the union.

 

[RFR]

anyone know the average salary of an entry level sound engineer in calif?

Does such a thing even exist? Not the engineer, the salary.

 

[Steenamaroo]

I'm still waiting for my first pay cheque. I'll you know.


Seriously, though. Where?
An 'entry level' sound engineer at the BBC will get a salary.
An independent one running a studio could make between nothing and thousands per gig.
A live sound engineer at local pubs probably gets beer or a small sum cash in hand.
A live sound engineer working under contract with a venue or agency? Salary.

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