Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for musical instrument repairers and tunerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Tennessee$59,170
- Maine$58,460
- New Jersey$57,830
- Illinois$57,380
- Maryland$56,660
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$30,680
- Oklahoma$34,330
- Georgia$38,280
- West Virginia$41,170
- Indiana$41,300
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $59,170 | $58,730 | $28 | +18.4% | 300 |
| 2 | Maine | $58,460 | $48,530 | $28 | +17% | 90 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $57,830 | $58,730 | $28 | +15.8% | 200 |
| 4 | Illinois | $57,380 | $49,250 | $28 | +14.9% | 200 |
| 5 | Maryland | $56,660 | $55,130 | $27 | +13.4% | 160 |
| 6 | Texas | $55,790 | $48,250 | $27 | +11.7% | 580 |
| 7 | New York | $54,450 | $53,420 | $26 | +9% | 270 |
| 8 | Oregon | $54,050 | $54,800 | $26 | +8.2% | 40 |
| 9 | Michigan | $52,370 | $59,570 | $25 | +4.8% | 210 |
| 10 | California | $51,150 | $47,580 | $25 | +2.4% | 520 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $50,800 | $46,820 | $24 | +1.7% | 130 |
| 12 | Iowa | $49,810 | $38,700 | $24 | -0.3% | 90 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $49,570 | $52,940 | $24 | -0.8% | 40 |
| 14 | Utah | $48,870 | $50,180 | $24 | -2.2% | 60 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $48,820 | $47,520 | $23 | -2.3% | 240 |
| 16 | Nevada | $47,560 | $38,500 | $23 | -4.8% | 90 |
| 17 | Colorado | $46,960 | $43,670 | $23 | -6% | 70 |
| 18 | Washington | $45,770 | $43,330 | $22 | -8.4% | 150 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $45,710 | $42,970 | $22 | -8.5% | — |
| 20 | Kansas | $45,670 | $43,680 | $22 | -8.6% | 80 |
| 21 | Virginia | $45,420 | $45,140 | $22 | -9.1% | 120 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $45,120 | $46,780 | $22 | -9.7% | 30 |
| 23 | Ohio | $44,630 | $39,900 | $21 | -10.7% | 230 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $44,470 | $46,540 | $21 | -11% | 180 |
| 25 | Arizona | $44,220 | $37,850 | $21 | -11.5% | 110 |
| 26 | Missouri | $43,600 | $47,220 | $21 | -12.7% | 110 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $43,000 | $44,870 | $21 | -13.9% | 90 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $42,730 | $44,230 | $21 | -14.5% | 100 |
| 29 | Florida | $42,260 | $44,030 | $20 | -15.4% | 140 |
| 30 | Indiana | $41,300 | $38,440 | $20 | -17.3% | 150 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $41,170 | $38,920 | $20 | -17.6% | 30 |
| 32 | Georgia | $38,280 | $29,640 | $18 | -23.4% | 100 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $34,330 | $31,160 | $17 | -31.3% | 60 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $30,680 | $23,980 | $15 | -38.6% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 29 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $63,800 | $59,330 | 30 |
| 2 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $61,490 | $55,080 | 60 |
| 3 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $61,300 | $60,900 | 240 |
| 4 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,250 | $63,870 | 50 |
| 5 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,730 | $59,150 | 310 |
| 6 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,170 | $60,110 | 150 |
| 7 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $55,470 | $58,130 | — |
| 8 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $53,110 | $57,220 | 170 |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $51,880 | $52,900 | 160 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,090 | $53,590 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing musical instrument repairers and tunerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $72,220 | $74,160 | 80 |
| 2 | Performing Arts Companies | $70,090 | $76,260 | — |
| 3 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $68,270 | $75,600 | — |
| 4 | Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $66,990 | $71,720 | 190 |
| 5 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $65,780 | $70,250 | 190 |
| 6 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $63,020 | $67,240 | 110 |
| 7 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $63,020 | $67,240 | 110 |
| 8 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $63,020 | $66,470 | 140 |
| 9 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $63,020 | $67,240 | 110 |
| 10 | Educational Services | $61,450 | $63,890 | 280 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $61,450 | $63,890 | 280 |
| 12 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $59,730 | $61,580 | 150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do musical instrument repairers and tuners make in the U.S.?
The median musical instrument repairers and tuners salary in the United States is $46,420 per year (mean $49,960), and about 80% earn between $31,220 and $71,600.
How much do musical instrument repairers and tuners make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,960 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays musical instrument repairers and tuners the most?
Tennessee has the highest average pay for musical instrument repairers and tuners at $59,170 per year (median $58,730).
What is the job outlook for musical instrument repairers and tuners?
Employment is projected to change +1.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 600 openings per year.