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Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Median Salary
45,320
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

No data available for this section.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$25,420

10%

$45,320

Median

$66,460

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-secondary certificate

    54%

  • Less than high school

    18%

  • High school

    9%

  • Bachelor's degree

    9%

  • Some college

    4%

  • Associate's degree

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Fine Arts
  • English Language
  • Administrative

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.

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