Band Musician Salary in the United States

How much does a Band Musician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Band Musician in the United States is $106,943 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Band Musician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,113
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,219 to $120,118
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,410
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Band Musician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $120,118 $10,010 $2,310 $58
Average $106,943 $8,912 $2,057 $51
25th Percentile $66,219 $5,518 $1,273 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Band Musician Salaries

A Band Musician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Band Musicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $134,887
  • San Francisco: $133,561
  • Oakland: $130,599

What Skills Can Increase a Band Musician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 36.91% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.89% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
  • Account Management (Mentioned in 1.11% Job Postings): An Account Manager has the role of managing sales and relationships with particular customers. An Account Manager maintains existing relationships with clients so that the business they work for is continously successful.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 36.91%
Purchasing 1.89%
Account Management 1.11%

How Education impacts a Band Musician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Band Musicians enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Band Musician with a Bachelor's Degree is between $87,480 and $105,238).

Band Musician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Band Musician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 0.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 100.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Band Musician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Band Musician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on January 01, 2026
$66,219
Average $106,943/year
$120,118
$5,518
Average $8,912/month
$10,010
$1,273
Average $2,057/week
$2,310
$32
Average $51/hour
$58
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $120,118 $10,010 $2,310 $58
Average $106,943 $8,912 $2,057 $51
25th Percentile $66,219 $5,518 $1,273 $32

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