How much does a Guitarist make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Guitarist in Des Moines, IA is $53,035. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,704 to $64,753, with most professionals earning between $35,209 and $75,422.

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Guitarist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Guitarist Salary $35,209 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Guitarist Salary $43,704 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Guitarist Salary $53,035 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Guitarist Salary $64,753 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Guitarist Salary $75,422 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $43,704 10% $35,209 90% $75,422 75% $64,753 $53,035 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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Guitarist ranges from $43,704 to $64,753 with the average base salary of $53,035. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,704 to $66,660 with the average total cash compensation of $53,666.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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