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What is an audio production manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
The average audio production manager salary is $61,401. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an music major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become an audio production manager. Audio production managers with a Certified Audio Engineer (CEA) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 12,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAudio Production ManagerUS Average
Salary
4.8

Avg. Salary $61,401

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.37%

Asian 5.13%

Black or African American 8.82%

Hispanic or Latino 16.42%

Unknown 6.26%

White 62.99%

Gender

female 12.35%

male 87.65%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
5.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.6

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an audio production manager

  1. Explore audio production manager education requirements

    Most common audio production manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    56.4 %

    Associate

    23.5 %

    Master's

    6.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific audio production manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Audio Systems17.25%
    Technical Aspects12.13%
    Audio Equipment11.62%
    Video11.16%
    Sound Design8.16%
  3. Complete relevant audio production manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New audio production managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an audio production manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real audio production manager resumes.
  4. Research audio production manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage live stream events and in charge of the process of downloading, burning, and selling of game DVD 's
    • Manage all security and facilities/grounds maintenance in addition to project management of recent and ongoing expansion efforts.
    • Work with clients to design and install all audio and video equipment for the trade show or exhibits.
    • Produce audio for hundreds of digital marketing presentations and commercials, distribute via CD, DVD, and web.
  5. Prepare your audio production manager resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your audio production manager resume.

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  6. Apply for audio production manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an audio production manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average audio production manager salary

The average audio production manager salary in the United States is $61,401 per year or $30 per hour. Audio production manager salaries range between $42,000 and $89,000 per year.

Average audio production manager salary
$61,401 Yearly
$29.52 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2021
Pros

i get to mix and master as well produce anything i can think of, anytime i want

Cons

how long it takes or the creative block i get when i cannot music for a few days


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Updated January 8, 2025

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