Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
Role Overview
Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning. Excludes “Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers" (49-2097) who repair electrical and electronic musical instruments.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Nevada | $66,460 |
| Massachusetts | $63,110 |
| Oregon | $60,150 |
| Michigan | $59,960 |
| Maryland | $59,550 |
| Louisiana | $53,830 |
| New Jersey | $52,950 |
| Connecticut | $52,270 |
| Illinois | $48,860 |
| Texas | $48,080 |
| New York | $46,680 |
| Missouri | $46,650 |
| North Carolina | $46,280 |
| Ohio | $45,930 |
| California | $45,410 |
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Median Annual Salary
$45,320
Projected Growth (10yr)
+1.4%
Avg. annual openings
0.6k
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