Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner Salary
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners earn a median $46,420 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
What musical instrument repairers and tuners do
Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.9% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 600
- Self-employed
- 8%
Employment of musical instrument repairers and tuners is projected to grow 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,390
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,878
- Medicare (1.45%)$673
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,478
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,220 | $15.01 | $27,265 |
| 25th percentile | $37,670 | $18.11 | $32,448 |
| Median (50th) | $46,420 | $22.32 | $39,478 |
| 75th percentile | $58,430 | $28.09 | $49,129 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $71,600 | $34.42 | $59,201 |
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $59,570 | −0.7% | $47,764 | $30,580 – $64,850 | 210 |
| New Jersey | $58,730 | +10.9% | $47,672 | $48,010 – $62,820 | 200 |
| Tennessee | $58,730 | +33.3% | $49,370 | $33,040 – $82,990 | 300 |
| Maryland | $55,130 | −7.4% | $44,222 | $37,160 – $75,300 | 160 |
| Oregon | $54,800 | −8.9% | $42,246 | $37,710 – $65,200 | 40 |
| New York | $53,420 | +14.4% | $42,815 | $37,490 – $75,030 | 270 |
| Connecticut | $52,940 | +1.3% | $43,260 | $34,430 – $58,560 | 40 |
| Utah | $50,180 | +21.1% | $41,208 | $30,690 – $59,780 | 60 |
| Illinois | $49,250 | +0.8% | $39,459 | $34,200 – $84,200 | 200 |
| Maine | $48,530 | — | $39,080 | $38,270 – $99,670 | 90 |
| Texas | $48,250 | +0.4% | $40,949 | $31,970 – $99,060 | 580 |
| California | $47,580 | +4.8% | $38,888 | $39,120 – $65,520 | 520 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,520 | +25.7% | $38,903 | $33,530 – $67,180 | 240 |
| Missouri | $47,220 | +1.2% | $38,839 | $28,740 – $57,000 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $46,820 | −25.8% | $37,679 | $36,300 – $67,380 | 130 |
| North Dakota | $46,780 | — | $39,768 | $43,590 – $47,340 | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $46,540 | +5.2% | $38,308 | $27,010 – $56,880 | 180 |
| Virginia | $45,140 | +0.2% | $36,669 | $34,010 – $57,400 | 120 |
| South Carolina | $44,870 | — | $36,698 | $28,670 – $52,030 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $44,230 | +8.2% | $36,171 | $34,510 – $46,360 | 100 |
| Florida | $44,030 | +24.9% | $37,558 | $30,010 – $60,090 | 140 |
| Kansas | $43,680 | +20.2% | $35,639 | $29,250 – $66,530 | 80 |
| Colorado | $43,670 | +9.3% | $36,056 | $35,900 – $63,180 | 70 |
| Washington | $43,330 | −3.2% | $36,996 | $37,430 – $58,230 | 150 |
| North Carolina | $42,970 | −7.2% | $35,501 | $30,370 – $58,630 | — |
| Ohio | $39,900 | −13.1% | $33,925 | $26,580 – $69,550 | 230 |
| West Virginia | $38,920 | — | $32,389 | $29,530 – $58,990 | 30 |
| Iowa | $38,700 | −0.3% | $32,457 | $30,100 – $62,710 | 90 |
| Nevada | $38,500 | −42.1% | $33,115 | $37,490 – $68,270 | 90 |
| Indiana | $38,440 | −3.0% | $31,962 | $30,750 – $52,800 | 150 |
| Arizona | $37,850 | −0.7% | $31,855 | $35,340 – $67,370 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $31,160 | −1.9% | $26,360 | $23,080 – $46,380 | 60 |
| Georgia | $29,640 | +16.6% | $25,080 | $24,560 – $57,910 | 100 |
| Mississippi | $23,980 | — | $21,130 | $22,880 – $39,220 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a musical instrument repairer and tuner make?
The national median salary for musical instrument repairers and tuners is $46,420 a year ($22.32 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,220 and the top 10% earn over $71,600. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays musical instrument repairers and tuners the most?
Michigan has the highest median pay at $59,570.
How many musical instrument repairers and tuners are there in the U.S.?
About 5,380 people work as musical instrument repairers and tuners nationwide.