SOC 499063

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning. Excludes "Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers (49-2097) who repair electrical and electronic musical instruments.

National Median

$45,320

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$45,320

Entry Level (10th pct)

$30,130

Experienced (90th pct)

$73,430

Total Employed

5,730

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$30,130 - $35,820
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$35,820 - $56,960
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$56,960 - $73,430

Highest Paying Locations for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

$66,460

+46.6% vs national

Nevada

$66,460

+46.6% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$63,280

+39.6% vs national

Massachusetts

$63,110

+39.3% vs national

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

$62,480

+37.9% vs national

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$66,460	N/A
Nevada	$66,460	N/A
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$63,280	40
Massachusetts	$63,110	70
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$62,480	70
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$60,830	60
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$60,150	60
Oregon	$60,150	70
Michigan	$59,960	240
Maryland	$59,550	110
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$57,460	240
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$54,390	320
Louisiana	$53,830	N/A
New Jersey	$52,950	110
Connecticut	$52,270	80
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$52,270	50
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$51,400	30
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$50,640	140
Elkhart-Goshen, IN	$50,250	50
Illinois	$48,860	410
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$48,680	30
Texas	$48,080	550
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT	$47,870	40
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$47,850	70
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$47,300	N/A
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$47,170	160
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$46,790	220
St. Louis, MO-IL	$46,690	90
New York	$46,680	260
Missouri	$46,650	180
Cleveland, OH	$46,330	40
North Carolina	$46,280	80
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$46,190	40
Ohio	$45,930	180
Tucson, AZ	$45,830	40
California	$45,410	600
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$45,230	250
Virginia	$45,050	170
Washington	$44,750	70
Wisconsin	$44,220	130
Tennessee	$44,060	350
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$41,810	N/A
Utah	$41,440	100
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$40,880	50
Minnesota	$40,880	60
Colorado	$39,970	60
Kentucky	$39,630	30
Indiana	$39,610	260
Rhode Island	$39,340	N/A
Iowa	$38,810	120

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners?

The national median annual salary for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners is $45,320, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Musical Instrument Repairers and Tunerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tunerss is Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median salary of $66,460.

How much can an experienced Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners make?

Top-earning Musical Instrument Repairers and Tunerss (90th percentile) make $73,430 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.