Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A musical instrument repairer and tuner earns a median of $46,420 a year ($22.32 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $49,960. About 5,380 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $46,420
- Gross pay
- $1,785.38
- Federal income tax
- −$130.40
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$110.69
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$25.89
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,518.40
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $46,420
- Federal
- $3,390
- FICA
- $3,551
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $39,478
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 49-9063). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musical instrument repairer and tuner make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.32; the average is $24.02.
What is the salary range for a musical instrument repairer and tuner?
The bottom 10% earn under $31,220 and the top 10% earn over $71,600 a year.
How much is $46,420 after taxes?
About $39,478 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $38,036 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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