How much does a Guitarist make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Guitarist in Washington, DC is $59,869. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,336 to $73,098, with most professionals earning between $39,746 and $85,142.

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Guitarist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Guitarist Salary $39,746 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Guitarist Salary $49,336 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Guitarist Salary $59,869 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Guitarist Salary $73,098 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Guitarist Salary $85,142 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $49,336 10% $39,746 90% $85,142 75% $73,098 $59,869 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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Guitarist ranges from $49,336 to $73,098 with the average base salary of $59,869. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,336 to $75,251 with the average total cash compensation of $60,582.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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