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Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Median Salary
42,800
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?

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What is the job outlook?

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$29,200

10%

$42,800

Median

$62,820

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-secondary certificate

    42%

  • High school

    35%

  • Associate's degree

    10%

  • Less than high school

    7%

  • Bachelor's degree

    3%


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?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • 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?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    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.

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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.