Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Salary
The median musical instrument repairers and tuners salary in the United States is $46,420 per year ($22.32/hour). Salaries range from $31,220 at the entry level to $71,600+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 5,380 musical instrument repairers and tuners jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,420
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.32
per hour
Employment
5,380
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$31,220
25th percentile
$37,670
Median
$46,420
75th percentile
$58,430
90th percentile
$71,600
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.4%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Apprenticeship
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Salary by State
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Top Paying States
Michigan
$60K
+28%
New Jersey
$59K
+27%
Tennessee
$59K
+27%
Maryland
$55K
+19%
Oregon
$55K
+18%
New York
$53K
+15%
Connecticut
$53K
+14%
Utah
$50K
+8%
Illinois
$49K
+6%
Maine
$49K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $59,570 | +28.3% |
| New Jersey | $58,730 | +26.5% |
| Tennessee | $58,730 | +26.5% |
| Maryland | $55,130 | +18.8% |
| Oregon | $54,800 | +18.1% |
| New York | $53,420 | +15.1% |
| Connecticut | $52,940 | +14.0% |
| Utah | $50,180 | +8.1% |
| Illinois | $49,250 | +6.1% |
| Maine | $48,530 | +4.5% |
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Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $63,800 | +37.4% |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $61,490 | +32.5% |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $61,300 | +32.1% |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,250 | +27.6% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,730 | +26.5% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,170 | +25.3% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $55,470 | +19.5% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $53,110 | +14.4% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $51,880 | +11.8% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,090 | +7.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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