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Audio / Sound Engineer

Also known as: Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer, Audio Technician, Post-Production Sound Editor

AI Impact Score

50/100

AI mastering tools, noise reduction, and stem separation are impressive, but mixing, live sound, and the creative ear that shapes how music and dialogue sound are still deeply human crafts with a high ceiling.

$35k – $85k

Salary Range

stable

Growth Outlook

15,000

Total Jobs (US)

+3%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (3)

Basic audio cleanup and noise reductionSimple mastering for streamingRoutine ADR synchronization

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-powered noise removal (iZotope RX)Automated stem separation for remixingAI mastering tools (LANDR, Adobe Enhance)Real-time audio monitoring AI

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Creative mixing and sound designLive sound operation for events and concertsDialogue editing for film and TVStudio session managementAcoustic treatment and gear optimization

Current Skills

Pro Tools / Logic Pro / AbletonSignal Flow and MixingMicrophone TechniqueAcoustic TreatmentLive Console Operation

Future-Proof Skills

Spatial Audio / Dolby AtmosAI Audio Tools (iZotope, Accusonus)Remote Session ManagementPodcast and Broadcast Audio

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