What are the main factors that influence a Mastering Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Mastering Engineer's salary?

A Mastering Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Field Service Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $108,550, a Field Service Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,495, a Mastering Engineer (7-10 years)earns $149,361, a Field Service Supervisor (10+ years)earns $92,938, a Field Service Supervisor, Sr. (10+ years)earns $104,424,

What are the highest paying states for a Mastering Engineer?

Mastering Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mastering Engineer roles are District of Columbia $159,511, California $158,906, Massachusetts $156,788. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mastering Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Mastering Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer IV: $140,132; Audio Mastering Engineer: $114,008; Engineer III: $110,776; Engineer II: $92,156; Localization Engineer: $84,133.

Mastering Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Mastering Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Mastering Engineer in Delaware is $146,228 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

However, a Mastering Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,507
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,556 to $153,703
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $129,661

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Mastering Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,703	$12,809	$2,956	$74
Average	$146,228	$12,186	$2,812	$70
25th Percentile	$137,556	$11,463	$2,645	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Mastering Engineer Salaries

A Mastering Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mastering Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mastering Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $108,550
Early Career (1-2 years): $128,495
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $149,361
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,938
Expert (over 8 years): $104,424

Levels	Salary
Field Ser... Level Mastering Engineer	$108,550
Field Ser... Level Mastering Engineer	$128,495
Mastering... Level Mastering Engineer	$149,361
Field Ser... Level Mastering Engineer	$92,938
Field Ser... Level Mastering Engineer	$104,424

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How Do Mastering Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Mastering Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $159,511.
California: $158,906.
Massachusetts: $156,788.

District of Columbia $159,511 California $158,906 Massachusetts $156,788 Washington $156,212 New Jersey $156,155 Alaska $155,953 Connecticut $153,965 New York $153,158

Hawaii $150,579 Rhode Island $149,369 Maryland $148,548 Minnesota $147,424 Colorado $146,992 Illinois $146,848 Oregon $146,300 Delaware $145,897

New Hampshire $145,643 Virginia $145,076 Pennsylvania $143,419 Nevada $142,583 North Dakota $142,310 Michigan $141,878 Wisconsin $141,719 Vermont $141,402

Texas $140,523 Maine $140,466 Arizona $140,379 Ohio $140,278 Georgia $138,953 Indiana $138,290 Wyoming $138,161 Utah $137,959

Iowa $137,872 Kansas $137,181 Louisiana $136,979 North Carolina $136,907 Missouri $136,878 Florida $136,317 Montana $136,014 Nebraska $135,726

Kentucky $135,567 South Carolina $134,991 Tennessee $134,631 Idaho $134,487 New Mexico $133,435 Oklahoma $133,205 Alabama $132,355 South Dakota $130,928

Arkansas $130,150 West Virginia $129,733 Mississippi $128,479

Top Paying Cities for Mastering Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $150,997
Little Creek: $149,600
Magnolia: $150,219

Lincoln, DE $150,997 Little Creek, DE $149,600 Magnolia, DE $150,219 Milford, DE $150,997 Marydel, DE $149,038 Millsboro, DE $150,997 Millville, DE $152,005 Milton, DE $150,997

Nassau, DE $150,997 Ocean View, DE $152,005 Rehoboth Beach, DE $152,005 Seaford, DE $149,412 Selbyville, DE $152,005 Smyrna, DE $148,865 Viola, DE $150,219 Woodside, DE $149,787

Bear, DE $147,770 Newark, DE $147,827 Claymont, DE $147,943 Delaware City, DE $147,827 Hockessin, DE $147,943 Kirkwood, DE $147,827 Middletown, DE $148,562 Montchanin, DE $147,943

New Castle, DE $147,943 Odessa, DE $148,764 Port Penn, DE $147,424 Rockland, DE $147,943 Saint Georges, DE $147,827 Townsend, DE $148,548 Winterthur, DE $147,943 Lewes, DE $150,997

Wilmington, DE $147,943 Dover, DE $149,527 Dover Afb, DE $149,873 Bethany Beach, DE $152,005 Bethel, DE $149,412 Bridgeville, DE $150,997 Camden Wyoming, DE $149,686 Cheswold, DE $149,182

Clayton, DE $148,807 Dagsboro, DE $152,005 Delmar, DE $149,412 Ellendale, DE $150,997 Felton, DE $150,997 Fenwick Island, DE $152,005 Frankford, DE $152,005 Frederica, DE $150,997

Georgetown, DE $150,997 Greenwood, DE $150,997 Harbeson, DE $150,997 Harrington, DE $150,997 Hartly, DE $148,735 Houston, DE $150,997 Kenton, DE $148,807 Laurel, DE $149,412

Yorklyn, DE $147,943

Mastering Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mastering Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$137,556

Average $146,228/year

$153,703

$11,463

Average $12,186/month

$12,809

$2,645

Average $2,812/week

$2,956

$66

Average $70/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,703	$12,809	$2,956	$74
Average	$146,228	$12,186	$2,812	$70
25th Percentile	$137,556	$11,463	$2,645	$66

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