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What is a sound effects manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a sound effects manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $32.13 an hour? That's $66,839 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSound Effects ManagerUS Average
Salary
5.2

Avg. Salary $66,839

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 6.38%

Black or African American 6.20%

Hispanic or Latino 15.26%

Unknown 4.34%

White 67.34%

Gender

female 33.33%

male 66.67%

Age - 44
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 - 44
Stress level
9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a sound effects manager

  1. Explore sound effects manager education requirements

    Most common sound effects manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    62.1 %

    Associate

    14.9 %

    High School Diploma

    9.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific sound effects manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Employee Engagement26.40%
    Customer Service22.56%
    Leadership Development19.28%
    HR7.70%
    Management System6.27%
  3. Complete relevant sound effects manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New sound effects 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 a sound effects manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sound effects manager resumes.
  4. Research sound effects manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage performance and development of Medicare and Medicaid quality staff while ensuring adherence to operational policies and procedures.
    • Manage performance and development of Medicare and Medicaid quality staff while ensuring adherence to operational policies and procedures.
    • Initiate multimedia using LCD projectors & PowerPoint
  5. Apply for sound effects manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a sound effects 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 sound effects manager salary

The average sound effects manager salary in the United States is $66,839 per year or $32 per hour. Sound effects manager salaries range between $33,000 and $134,000 per year.

Average sound effects manager salary
$66,839 Yearly
$32.13 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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