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Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in Connecticut
Get the information you need to know about working as a Musical Instrument Repairer or Tuner.
While jobs for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in Connecticut are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in Connecticut is expected to decrease.
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Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in Connecticut earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Musical Instrument Repairer or Tuner Career?
- Mechanic & Repair Technologies
- Precision Systems Maintenance
- Musical Instrument Fabrication & Repair
What do Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Make in Connecticut?
In 2018 wages for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners ranged from $23,220 to $63,050 with $33,340 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.16 to $30.31. The median hourly rate was $16.03.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $16.37 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.34.
The median salary in Connecticut is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top States for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Employment
The table below shows the states where most Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 930 | $37,380 |
Pennsylvania | 820 | $42,830 |
California | 710 | $37,130 |
New York | 570 | $35,890 |
Illinois | 450 | $42,410 |
Missouri | 380 | $36,120 |
New Jersey | 350 | $43,920 |
Massachusetts | 300 | $32,720 |
Ohio | 300 | $30,610 |
Wisconsin | 290 | $35,730 |
Florida | 240 | $28,990 |
Washington | 220 | $41,340 |
Tennessee | 200 | $35,110 |
Indiana | 180 | $29,550 |
Michigan | 140 | $33,260 |
Alabama | 140 | $29,230 |
Colorado | 120 | $30,610 |
North Carolina | 90 | $35,620 |
Iowa | 90 | $32,980 |
Kansas | 70 | $30,240 |
Below are the states where Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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New Mexico | $80,760 |
Vermont | $49,080 |
New Jersey | $43,920 |
Pennsylvania | $42,830 |
Illinois | $42,410 |
Washington | $41,340 |
Georgia | $39,810 |
Maryland | $39,410 |
Oklahoma | $38,890 |
Mississippi | $38,400 |
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Occupation | Connecticut Employment Total |
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Medical Equipment Repairers | 400 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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