How much does a Guitarist make in the United States? The average Guitarist salary in the United States is $52,926 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43,615 and $64,621. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Guitarist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Guitarist Salary $35,137 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Guitarist Salary $43,615 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Guitarist Salary $52,926 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Guitarist Salary $64,621 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Guitarist Salary $75,268 US March 26, 2024
25% $43,615 10% $35,137 90% $75,268 75% $64,621 $52,926 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Guitarist ?

A guitarist (or a guitar player) is a person who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of guitar family instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar by singing or playing the harmonica....

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Job Description Grace Fellowship Presbyterian Church (Middlesboro, KY) - Bi-vocational Pastor The Big Picture Grace Fellowship Presbyterian Church is a faithful PCA church seeking a bi-vocational Pastor who will preach the Word of God, shepherd the congregation, and equip the church for works of service. The Church Grace Fellowship works to establish a Reformed church/presence presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ to Appalachia. We are a particularized church of Ohio Valley Presbytery (PCA). Based on the experience of Grace Fellowship since being designated as a mission church in 2011, we conclude that impacting this area with the Reformed faith will be a long, slow process. Regardless of that, Grace Fellowship has more than doubled membership in the last two years. Grace Fellowship prayerfully hopes to continue to shine the light of the Reformed faith in this area until we can grow the loving grace of our Lord in Appalachia. One way Grace Fellowship has "reached out" to the larger com
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Rook Coffee - Freehold , NJ
Founded in NJ, Rook Coffee is a specialty coffee company complete with multiple coffee shops, a roastery and an online store. Rook Coffee is interviewing self-motivated individuals for coffee barista positions in Little Silver, Long Branch, Oakhurst, Wall Township, Red Bank, Manalapan, Colts Neck, Monmouth Medical Center and Holmdel. You will brew and serve really, really good coffee, and if you and Rook are a fit, you will have a lot of fun doing it. Experience working as a barista, waiter or waitress, bartender or customer-facing position in an extremely fast-paced food/restaurant/hospitality environment is a MUST. Rockin' a killer air guitar is definitely a plus ;) Responsibilities: Creating and maintaining an environment where customers receive excellent, over-the-top customer service Building friendly relationships and making personal connections with customers Multitasking and handling ongoing priorities all at once Upholding tremendous standards of quality and consistency Having
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The Music Therapy Center of California - San Diego , CA
Join Our Dream Team Our rapidly expanding team is hiring TWO passionate, creative, and energetic music therapists to join us in sunny San Diego! We are looking for someone who is motivated to help meet the growing needs of our community and empower people to become their best-one note at a time! Contact us today to schedule a 30-minute introductory video call to learn more about the position. Email your resume and spirit animal to COO and Director of Excellence to julie@themusictherapycenter.com or call 619-299-1411 to schedule. Start date: As soon as possible WHAT MAKES A DREAM TEAM MEMBER?This position may be a good fit if you: Are passionate about helping our clients, students and team reach their highest potential. Enjoy working in a variety of settings (in clinics, schools, mental health treatment centers, non-profit partners, day programs, group homes, memory care and more). Are a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Are a rock star musician, strong in voice, guit
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The First Baptist Church of Derry - Derry Village , NH
Job Description Job Description Worship Leader / Part-time The First Baptist Church of Derry, Derry, NH We are a Christian church of just under 100 people in Derry, NH. We have a vibrant worship time, although traditional, with a blended worship style of hymns and praise choruses. Worship is led through piano currently, and we have guitarists play 2x a month. We also have a choir of 15+ people which sings 2x a month now. We're looking for a Music Director to lead these activities, especially leading worship on Sunday morning. This person should have strong musical skills including piano and worship team experience. They will choose songs, practice with and lead a team of singers, several guitarists, and coordinate with the sound team. Guitar or organ experience a plus. This is a paid position, compensation TBD. Worship 10am Sundays, practice time TBD. Company Description We are a Christian church which is centered around worshiping and knowing God the Father, Jesus the Christ, and the
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Ladgov Corporation - Pascagoula , MS
JOB TITLE : Traditional Protestant Music Director LOCATION : Keesler AFB, Biloxi , MS 39534 DUTIES : Provide oversight and direction for all instrumental and accompaniment music to support rehearsals and worship services, and shall provide oversight and musical direction for congregational singing and choral selections. Coordinate with the Traditional Service Musician and Traditional Service Chaplain to determine musical selections appropriate for Sunday worship and special programs. Provide or coordinate with other directors and volunteer musicians the selected music and lyrics, and ensure the appropriate setup of audio-visual equipment and other equipment necessary to provide music during rehearsals and worship services. Ensure compliance with all music copyright information to include reporting son usage to Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) or current chapel licensing organization, as applicable. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS : Two (2) years experience as a musician, a
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First Baptist Clover - Clover , SC
Job Description Job Description First Baptist Church, Clover SC is prayerfully seeking an individual to lead worship services. Currently, we have two worship services on Sundays, one traditional, with hymns and praise choruses, the other contemporary lead by a band. We are a church of 400 (combined services) that values authentic worship. This position would involve about 15-20 hours of commitment per week preparing for worship on Sunday. *This is an interim part-time position for about 1 - 1 1/2 years, at which time the church will seek a full-time Worship Director. Qualifications • Devoted follower of Christ; showing growing evidence of fruits of the Spirit in his or her walk • Approachable, optimistic, enthusiastic • Mature, wise, discerning; trustworthy • Humble, compassionate, encouraging, collaborator • Comfortable with contemporary and traditional worship styles • Ability to lead vocally • Ability to lead worship with musical instruments (Piano/keyboard, guitar, etc.) · Ability
- 3 days ago

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