Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

SOC: 49-9063 O*NET: 49-9063.00
Median Salary
$45,320
per year
Job Growth
➑️ 1.4%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
0.6
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Job Zone 3

Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.

Overview

Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Distribution by Percentile

Understanding where you might fall in the salary range based on experience and location.

10th
$27,192
25th
$36,256
50th (Median)
$45,320
75th
$54,384
90th
$67,980

Percentile Explained: If you're in the 75th percentile, you earn more than 75% of workers in this occupation. Entry-level positions typically fall in the 10th-25th percentile range, while experienced professionals often reach the 75th-90th percentile.

Typical Benefits Package

Health & Wellness

  • βœ“Health Insurance
  • βœ“Dental Insurance
  • βœ“Vision Insurance
  • βœ“Mental Health Support
  • βœ“Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits

  • βœ“401(k) Retirement Plan
  • βœ“Employer Match (typically 3-6%)
  • βœ“Profit Sharing
  • βœ“Stock Options
  • βœ“Performance Bonuses

Work-Life Balance

  • βœ“Paid Time Off (15-25 days)
  • βœ“Paid Sick Leave
  • βœ“Flexible Work Arrangements
  • βœ“Remote Work Options
  • βœ“Parental Leave

Professional Development

  • βœ“Tuition Reimbursement
  • βœ“Professional Certifications
  • βœ“Conference Attendance
  • βœ“Training Programs
  • βœ“Mentorship Opportunities

Note: Benefits vary widely by employer, company size, and location. Large corporations and tech companies often offer more comprehensive packages, while small businesses may offer fewer benefits but more flexibility. Always review the complete compensation package, not just base salary.

Job Market Intelligence

Job Market Intelligence

Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk

Current Employment

National Employment:6,200

10-Year Outlook

Growth Rate:+1.4%
Annual Openings:600

Employment Projections

2024 (Current)6,200
Current
2034 (Projected)6,300
+1.4%
+100
Employment Change
+1.4%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection

Growth Category: More slowly than average

Key Growth Factors

    Standard growth expectations for this occupation

    Top Skills

    βœ“
    Quality Control Analysis
    Quality Control Analysis
    βœ“
    Troubleshooting
    Troubleshooting
    βœ“
    Repairing
    Repairing
    βœ“
    Critical Thinking
    Critical Thinking
    βœ“
    Service Orientation
    Service Orientation
    βœ“
    Judgment and Decision Making
    Judgment and Decision Making
    βœ“
    Complex Problem Solving
    Complex Problem Solving
    βœ“
    Equipment Selection
    Equipment Selection
    βœ“
    Speaking
    Speaking
    βœ“
    Reading Comprehension
    Reading Comprehension

    Key Knowledge Areas

    βœ“
    Customer and Personal Service
    βœ“
    Mechanical
    βœ“
    Fine Arts
    βœ“
    English Language

    Education & Training

    Education Required

    Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

    Experience Required

    Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required

    Job Training

    Training of more than one year