How much does a Guitarist make in Boston, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Guitarist in Boston, MA is $60,509. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,863 to $73,879, with most professionals earning between $40,171 and $86,052.

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Guitarist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Guitarist Salary $40,171 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Guitarist Salary $49,863 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Guitarist Salary $60,509 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Guitarist Salary $73,879 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Guitarist Salary $86,052 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25% $49,863 10% $40,171 90% $86,052 75% $73,879 $60,509 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Guitarist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Guitarist ranges from $49,863 to $73,879 with the average base salary of $60,509. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,863 to $76,055 with the average total cash compensation of $61,229.

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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