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Sound Mixer
$34K-$41K / yr. (est.)
$34K
$37,876 / year
$42K
Average base salary
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About Sound Mixer

What does a Sound Mixer do?

Insights

How Many Years of Experience Do Professionals Need Before Becoming Sound Mixer?
On average, people work 3-5 years in other positions prior to becoming a Sound Mixer.
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Sound MixerSan Francisco, CA - 10 months ago
I've always been interested in this field, but why are the entry requirements so high? 😩
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Sound MixerNew York City, NY - 10 months ago
seems like a lot of people switch careers before becoming sound mixers!
How Long Do Sound Mixer Employees Typically Stay in Their Roles?
On average, Sound Mixers works in this position for 5+ years across multiple employers.
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Multimedia JournalistNew York City, NY - 10 months ago
Sound Mixers switching jobs frequently? This infographic contradicts everything I know about job stability in the industry. 🤨
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ProducerSeattle, WA - 10 months ago
As a Podcast Producer, I'm not surprised by this stat. Many Sound Mixers work freelance on various projects, which can lead to frequent job changes.
What Is the Job Hopper Score for Sound Mixer Employees?
Frequent job changes in Sound Mixer, indicating a willingness to change companies and roles more frequently.
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Media ProducerMiami, FL - 10 months ago
Oh, so now we're criticizing Sound Mixers for exploring different opportunities? Pleeeease! We all started somewhere to climb up the ladder. Give them a break! 😒
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Multimedia JournalistWashington, D.C. - 10 months ago
🎙 As a Broadcast Journalist, I value stability and long-term commitments. Sound Mixers with a history of job-hopping raise concerns about their dedication to the craft and the team they work with.

Career path

Path to job

Discover a Sound Mixer's areas of knowledge sorted by their majors.
Explore the list of higher education institutions that a Sound Mixer typically studied at.
Berklee College of Music
Columbia College Chicago

Path after job

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Demographics

What Is the Age and Gender Ratio of Sound Mixer Employees?
Gender ratio in Sound Mixer position: 0.888785046728972 Male and 0.111214953271028 Female. Age ratio in Sound Mixer position: 16-20: 15%, 21-30: 69%, 31-40: 12%, 41-50: 3%, 51-60: 1%, 60+: 0%. Sound Mixer position is predominantly male (88.9%) with the largest age group being 21-30 years old, followed by 16-20 years old.
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Sound MixerAustin, TX - 10 months ago
great opportunity for us 21-30 years old I guess 🙄
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Sound MixerMiami, FL - 9 months ago
y'all, it's about time we break this gender stereotype and get more women into sound mixing! 💪

Workplaces

What Industries Does Sound Mixer Typically Have Experience In?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Sound Mixer: Publishing & Broadcasting, Arts / Entertainment / Recreation, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional / Scientific / Technical. Sound Mixer employees most likely come from a Publishing & Broadcasting industry background.
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Sound MixerHouston, TX - 10 months ago
Y'all can argue all you want, but as a Sound Mixer, I can bring out the true essence and emotion in any sound. It's an art!
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Sound MixerMiami, FL - 10 months ago
🔥 I get it, being a Sound Mixer requires technical skills, but also an ear for detail and the ability to create a symphony of sound!

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What is the women/men ratio in the job of Sound Mixer?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
Mostly men choose this job, but women also choose this.
What is the most common age of a Sound Mixer?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
The average age is 26
How many years of experience do you usually have as a Sound Mixer?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
You should work for 4 years on average to become a Sound Mixer.
Which industries have a lot of people working in Sound Mixer roles?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
Information employs the most.
Is a degree needed to work as a Sound Mixer?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
As a Sound Mixer you’ll probably need No higher education
Which company are you working for as a Sound Mixer?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
Most people work for NBCUniversal and Production Sound Mixer
How long do you usually work as a Sound Mixer before changing to another position?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
You should work for more than 5 years before considering changing to another role.
How likely is it for people working as a Sound Mixer to switch companies still working as a Sound Mixer?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
We can say that a Sound Mixer is likely a job hopper role.
What work history do people usually have before becoming a Sound Mixer?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
A Sound Mixer probably worked as Audio Engineer, Sound Designer or Production Assistant before
What can be the next step in your career path from Sound Mixer?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
Consider the following: Sound Designer, Audio Engineer or Sound Technician
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