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Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,580
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.8% vs 2024
$51,150
Mean Salary
$47,580
Median Salary
$22.88
Hourly Rate
520 people work as Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California earn a median salary of $47,580 per year ($3,965/month).
This is 5.0% above the national average of $45,324.
California ranks #12 out of 34 states for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners pay.
Approximately 520 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.
Top Skills
Repairing
3.88
Troubleshooting
3.75
Quality Control Analysis
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.5
Judgment and Decision Making
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.28
Mechanical
3.41
Fine Arts
3.41
English Language
3.34
Administration and Management
2.9
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(42.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California
Salaries for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California range from $39,120 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $65,520 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,360 and $57,400.
Median $47,580
P10: $39,120P25: $44,360P75: $57,400P90: $65,520
10th
$39,120
25th
$44,360
Median
$47,580
75th
$57,400
90th
$65,520
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,120
$18.81
$3,260
25th Percentile
$44,360
$21.33
$3,696
Median (50th)
$47,580
$22.88
$3,965
75th Percentile
$57,400
$27.60
$4,783
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$65,520
$31.50
$5,460
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,150 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
California ranks #12 of 34 states
$45,324
National avg. for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
How much do Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners make in California?
The median annual salary for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California is $47,580 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,150.
What is the salary range for a Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California?
Salaries for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California range from $39,120 at the 10th percentile to $65,520 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,360 and $57,400.
What is the starting salary for a Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California?
Entry-level Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners positions in California typically start around $39,120 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,360 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 520 people are employed as Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in California is approximately $22.88 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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