Assistant Music Programmer Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Music Programmer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Music Programmer in the United States is $65,835 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, an Assistant Music Programmer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,008
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,591 to $73,777
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,997
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Assistant Music Programmer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $73,777 $6,148 $1,419 $35
Average $65,835 $5,486 $1,266 $32
25th Percentile $58,591 $4,883 $1,127 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Music Programmer Salaries

An Assistant Music Programmer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Music Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Music Programmer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $63,610
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,401
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,056
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,386
  • Expert (over 8 years): $66,607
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Music Programmer$63,610
Intermediate Level Assistant Music Programmer$64,401
Senior Level Assistant Music Programmer$66,056
Specialist Level Assistant Music Programmer$66,386
Expert Level Assistant Music Programmer$66,607
$63,610 0 yr
$64,401 < 2 yrs
$66,056 2-4 yrs
$66,386 5-8 yrs
$66,607 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Music Programmer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Music Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $72,892.
  • California: $72,616.
  • Massachusetts: $71,648.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Music Programmers

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: $83,038
  • San Francisco: $82,221
  • Oakland: $80,398

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Music Programmer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.65% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
  • Catering (Mentioned in 1.11% Job Postings): Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, hospital, pub, aircraft, cruise ship, park, festival, filming location or film studio.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 6.65%
Microsoft Excel 1.54%
Catering 1.11%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Music Programmer's salary.
  • Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Onboarding
$76,368
16%
Collaboration
$74,393
13%
Innovation
$73,077
11%
Team Management
$72,418
10%
Project Management
$71,760
9%
Initiative
$71,760
9%
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Assistant Music Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Music Programmer'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Music Programmer

Salaries for an Assistant Music Programmer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,142 in 2023 to around $53,129 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Music Programmer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Music Programmer Over Time

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