Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $32,570 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.66
10th percentile $32,570
90th percentile $48,010
National median $45,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,570
    25th
    $32,570
    50th (median)
    $32,570
    75th
    $42,120
    90th
    $48,010

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners salary vs area income 44% Median Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $66,460
    Nevada $66,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,280
    Massachusetts $63,110
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $62,480
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $60,830

    Nearby metros — Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $51,400
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,880
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $38,080

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,930
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,130
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in Pittsburgh, PA is $15.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.68 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners salaries?

    The median Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 28.1% below the national median of $45,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners (10th percentile) earn around $32,570 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,570.