2025 Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios Industry Report

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 Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

The Sound Recording and Audio Production Studios industry report contains historical and forecasted statistics used by leading private equity firms and consultants. Market sizes from 2020 to 2030 reflect industry trends and growth patterns. Revenues include both public and private companies in the Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios industry.

	Historical					Forecasted
	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030
Market Size (Total Revenue)
% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company

Source: U.S. government financial data



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.

Distribution by Company Size

Company Size	All Industries	Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios
Small Business (< 5 Employees)
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 included).

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales
Total Revenue
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

Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial Ratio	Industry Average
Profitability Ratios
Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios Industry Product Mix

Product Description	Description	Revenue ($ Millions)
Industry total
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

Sound Recording & Audio Production Studios Industry Compensation and Salary Surveys

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management Occupations	12%
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)