Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Salary by State
The national median pay for musical instrument repairers and tuners is $46,420 a year. By state, it ranges from $23,980 in Mississippi to $59,570 in Michigan.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $31,220
- 25th percentile
- $37,670
- Median
- $46,420
- 75th percentile
- $58,430
- Top 10%
- $71,600
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 5,380 jobs.
Median pay in 34 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $59,570 | +28% | $30,580 | $64,850 | 210 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $58,730 | +27% | $48,010 | $62,820 | 200 |
| 3 | Tennessee | $58,730 | +27% | $33,040 | $82,990 | 300 |
| 4 | Maryland | $55,130 | +19% | $37,160 | $75,300 | 160 |
| 5 | Oregon | $54,800 | +18% | $37,710 | $65,200 | 40 |
| 6 | New York | $53,420 | +15% | $37,490 | $75,030 | 270 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $52,940 | +14% | $34,430 | $58,560 | 40 |
| 8 | Utah | $50,180 | +8% | $30,690 | $59,780 | 60 |
| 9 | Illinois | $49,250 | +6% | $34,200 | $84,200 | 200 |
| 10 | Maine | $48,530 | +5% | $38,270 | $99,670 | 90 |
| 11 | Texas | $48,250 | +4% | $31,970 | $99,060 | 580 |
| 12 | California | $47,580 | +2% | $39,120 | $65,520 | 520 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $47,520 | +2% | $33,530 | $67,180 | 240 |
| 14 | Missouri | $47,220 | +2% | $28,740 | $57,000 | 110 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $46,820 | +1% | $36,300 | $67,380 | 130 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $46,780 | +1% | $43,590 | $47,340 | 30 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $46,540 | 0% | $27,010 | $56,880 | 180 |
| 18 | Virginia | $45,140 | −3% | $34,010 | $57,400 | 120 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $44,870 | −3% | $28,670 | $52,030 | 90 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $44,230 | −5% | $34,510 | $46,360 | 100 |
| 21 | Florida | $44,030 | −5% | $30,010 | $60,090 | 140 |
| 22 | Kansas | $43,680 | −6% | $29,250 | $66,530 | 80 |
| 23 | Colorado | $43,670 | −6% | $35,900 | $63,180 | 70 |
| 24 | Washington | $43,330 | −7% | $37,430 | $58,230 | 150 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $42,970 | −7% | $30,370 | $58,630 | Not published |
| 26 | Ohio | $39,900 | −14% | $26,580 | $69,550 | 230 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $38,920 | −16% | $29,530 | $58,990 | 30 |
| 28 | Iowa | $38,700 | −17% | $30,100 | $62,710 | 90 |
| 29 | Nevada | $38,500 | −17% | $37,490 | $68,270 | 90 |
| 30 | Indiana | $38,440 | −17% | $30,750 | $52,800 | 150 |
| 31 | Arizona | $37,850 | −18% | $35,340 | $67,370 | 110 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $31,160 | −33% | $23,080 | $46,380 | 60 |
| 33 | Georgia | $29,640 | −36% | $24,560 | $57,910 | 100 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $23,980 | −48% | $22,880 | $39,220 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners salary questions
Which state pays musical instrument repairers and tuners the most?
Michigan, with a median of $59,570 a year (+28% vs. the national median of $46,420). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays musical instrument repairers and tuners the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $23,980 a year (−48% vs. national).
Where do most musical instrument repairers and tuners work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 580, with a median of $48,250.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.