Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners pay in California
In California, the median pay for musical instrument repairers and tuners is $22.88 an hour ($47,580 a year). About 520 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($46,420). California ranks 12th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for musical instrument repairers and tuners in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.81 | $39,120 |
| 25% of workers | $21.33 | $44,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.88 | $47,580 |
| 75% of workers | $27.59 | $57,400 |
| 90% of workers | $31.50 | $65,520 |
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $47,580 | 190 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $45,600 | 80 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $45,240 | 30 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $43,380 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for musical instrument repairers and tuners
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 600 openings a year (BLS)
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