How much does a Guitarist make in CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Guitarist in California is $59,538. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,063 to $72,693, with most professionals earning between $39,526 and $84,670.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Guitarist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Guitarist Salary $39,526 CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Guitarist Salary $49,063 CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Guitarist Salary $59,538 CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Guitarist Salary $72,693 CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Guitarist Salary $84,670 CA March 01, 2025
25% $49,063 10% $39,526 90% $84,670 75% $72,693 $59,538 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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $56,893 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $57,702 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $59,753 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $56,785 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $55,327 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $58,890 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $57,055 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $53,762 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $65,853 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $65,691 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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