Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $41,810 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.10
10th percentile $38,950
90th percentile $57,090
National median $45,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,950
    25th
    $39,130
    50th (median)
    $41,810
    75th
    $50,520
    90th
    $57,090

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners salary vs area income 41% Median Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners salary is 59% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,280
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $54,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,680
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $46,790
    North Carolina $46,280
    California $45,410

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in San Diego, CA is $20.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners salary in San Diego, CA is 7.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners (10th percentile) earn around $38,950 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,130.