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Sound Archivist

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April 29, 2024 Updated June 5, 2024 3 minute read

Sound Archivists collect, preserve, and catalog audio recordings, ensuring their preservation for future generations and accessibility to researchers, historians, and the general public. They work in various settings, including libraries, museums, archives, and broadcasting companies.

Educational Background and Training

To become a Sound Archivist, individuals typically hold a bachelor's degree in Sound Recording Technology, Audio Production, Library Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees, such as a Master's degree in Library and Information Science with a specialization in Sound or Archival Studies, can enhance career prospects.

Skills and Knowledge

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Salaries for Sound Archivist

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$67,000

$89,000

$117,000

$89,000

San Francisco

$64,000

$72,000

$93,000

$72,000

Austin

$43,000

$55,000

$65,000

$55,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$67,000

$89,000

$117,000

$89,000

San Francisco

$64,000

$72,000

$93,000

$72,000

Austin

$43,000

$55,000

$65,000

$55,000

Toronto

$72,000

$85,000

$110,000

$85,000

London

£28,000

£37,000

£46,000

£37,000

Paris

€28,000

€49,000

€60,000

€49,000

Berlin

€32,000

€37,000

€43,000

€37,000

Tel Aviv

₪64,800

₪82,700

₪120,000

₪82,700

Singapore

S$39,600

S$49,000

S$61,000

S$49,000

Beijing

¥88,200

¥114,000

¥156,000

¥114,000

Shanghai

¥98,600

¥125,000

¥152,000

¥125,000

Bengalaru

₹399,000

₹488,000

₹698,000

₹488,000

Delhi

₹28,000

₹32,000

₹35,000

₹32,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

Path to Sound Archivist

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