SOC 49-9063 · May 2025 · United States
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners across the United States is $46,420 per year, measured over 5,380 jobs. The highest state median is in Michigan, at $59,570.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
Pay for this occupation varies by 148.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Michigan pays $59,570 and Mississippi pays $23,980.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $59,570 | 210 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $58,730 | 200 | |
| 3 | Tennessee | $58,730 | 300 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $55,130 | 160 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $54,800 | 40 | |
| 6 | New York | $53,420 | 270 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $52,940 | 40 | |
| 8 | Utah | $50,180 | 60 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $49,250 | 200 | |
| 10 | Maine | $48,530 | 90 |
States with the most Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 580 | $48,250 | |
| 2 | California | 520 | $47,580 | |
| 3 | Tennessee | 300 | $58,730 | |
| 4 | New York | 270 | $53,420 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 240 | $47,520 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 230 | $39,900 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 210 | $59,570 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 200 | $49,250 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 200 | $58,730 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 180 | $46,540 |
Top-paying metro areas
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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