Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for sound recording in a studio. This industry includes establishments that provide audio production and postproduction services to produce master recordings. These establishments may provide audio services for film, television, and video productions.
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Sound Recording and Audio Production Studios industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios companies in the United States.
Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | Included |
Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | Included |
Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
Product Description | Description | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Industry total | Included |
Postproduction services for av works - sound editing & design |
Studio recording services for music clients |
Other sound services for audiovisual works |
Sound integration & synchronization |
Studio recording services for radio material |
Studio recording services for radio material - radio spots |
Studio recording, including mixing of musical recordings |
Studio recording services for spoken word clients |
Studio recording, excluding mixing of musical recordings |
Salary information for employees working in the Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 12% | Included |
Top Executives | 5% |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 5% |
General and Operations Managers | 5% |
Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 12% |
Business Operations Specialists | 10% |
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 43% |
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers | 11% |
Actors, Producers, and Directors | 9% |
Producers and Directors | 8% |
Media and Communication Equipment Workers | 25% |
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and Radio Operators | 24% |
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | 6% |
Sound Engineering Technicians | 17% |
Sales and Related Occupations | 6% |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 20% |
Other Office and Administrative Support Workers | 6% |
Office Clerks, General | 5% |
Office Clerks, General | 5% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$787,580 on the sound recording & audio production studios industry. It has awarded 65 contracts to 24 companies, with an average value of $32,816 per company.
Top Companies in Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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