Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Salary (2025)
Based on 5,380 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $31,220 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $37,670 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $46,420 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $58,430 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $71,600 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$31K
25th
$38K
Median
$46K
75th
$58K
90th
$72K
Highest Paying States for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | $59,170 |
| Maine | $58,460 |
| New Jersey | $57,830 |
| Illinois | $57,380 |
| Maryland | $56,660 |
| Texas | $55,790 |
| New York | $54,450 |
| Oregon | $54,050 |
| Michigan | $52,370 |
| California | $51,150 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Tennessee at an average of $59,170 per year, while California has an average of $51,150 — a difference of $8,020. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5,380 workers were employed as Musical Instrument Repairers and Tunerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations. The annual mean wage of $49,960 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 49-9063