How much does a musical instrument repairer and tuner make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Average (mean)
- $49,960
- Jobs
- 5,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,220 | $15.01 | |
| 25th | $37,670 | $18.11 | |
| Median | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| 90th | $71,600 | $34.42 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Michigan | $59,570 |
| New Jersey | $58,730 |
| Tennessee | $58,730 |
| Maryland | $55,130 |
| Oregon | $54,800 |
| New York | $53,420 |
| Connecticut | $52,940 |
| Utah | $50,180 |
| Illinois | $49,250 |
| Maine | $48,530 |
| Texas | $48,250 |
| California | $47,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,520 |
| Missouri | $47,220 |
| Massachusetts | $46,820 |
| North Dakota | $46,780 |
| Wisconsin | $46,540 |
| Virginia | $45,140 |
| South Carolina | $44,870 |
| Minnesota | $44,230 |
| Florida | $44,030 |
| Kansas | $43,680 |
| Colorado | $43,670 |
| Washington | $43,330 |
| North Carolina | $42,970 |
| Ohio | $39,900 |
| West Virginia | $38,920 |
| Iowa | $38,700 |
| Nevada | $38,500 |
| Indiana | $38,440 |
| Arizona | $37,850 |
| Oklahoma | $31,160 |
| Georgia | $29,640 |
| Mississippi | $23,980 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $63,800 |
| Lansing, MI | $61,490 |
| Nashville, TN | $61,300 |
| Austin, TX | $59,250 |
| New York, NY | $58,730 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,170 |
| Baltimore, MD | $55,470 |
| Dallas, TX | $53,110 |
| Washington, DC | $51,880 |
| Boston, MA | $50,090 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,950 |
| Portland, OR | $47,820 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,760 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,580 |
| Kansas City, MO | $47,180 |
In other countries
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner belongs to the international group "Musical instrument makers and tuners".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a musical instrument repairer and tuner make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.32 ($46,420 a year).
How much does a musical instrument repairer and tuner make a month?
About $3,868 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,420 a year.
How much does a musical instrument repairer and tuner make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,220 or less a year ($15.01 an hour); the top 10% make $71,600 or more.
Which state pays musical instrument repairer and tuners the most?
Michigan, with a median of $59,570 a year, followed by New Jersey ($58,730) and Tennessee ($58,730).
Which city pays musical instrument repairer and tuners the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $63,800 a year.
How many musical instrument repairer and tuners are there in the United States?
About 5,380 people work as musical instrument repairer and tuners.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.