How much does an Organist make in California? The average Organist salary in California is $39,265 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $30,597 and $48,301. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Organist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Organist Salary $22,704 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Organist Salary $30,597 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Organist Salary $39,265 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Organist Salary $48,301 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Organist Salary $56,528 CA March 26, 2024
25% $30,597 10% $22,704 90% $56,528 75% $48,301 $39,265 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER MANAGEMENT CO - Englewood, CO

What is an Organist ?

An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists. In addition, an organist may accompany congregational hymn-singing and play liturgical music....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $37,521 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $38,055 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $39,408 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $37,450 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $36,489 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $38,838 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $37,628 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $35,456 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $43,430 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $43,324 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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Ladgov Corporation - New York , NY
Job Description Job Description Locations: Brooklyn, NY 11252 Job titles: Church Organist Duties: The Musician shall provide gospel organist services at the Post Chapel, Fort Hamilton. Provide Pianist/Organist for the Catholic Mass and Protestant Worship. The Musician will provide up to 114 services per year, 2 services per week. HOURS OF OPERATION: 0930-1030: Sunday Mass 1100-1230: Sunday Protestant Services Qualifications: The Musician shall have three years of experience. Powered by JazzHR yqHTvHA8eU
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Ladgov Corporation - Poquoson , VA
Job title: Musician/ Organist Location: Hampton, VA Travel: N/A Duties : The employee shall provide gospel organist services at Hampton VA Medical Center (VAMC). Provide organist sessions of the Gospel Music genre in addition to other Christian music genres. Shall be available to perform services 2x on Sundays for 53 Sundays at 8am (EST) and 9:30am (EST). The employee shall be available to perform up to 40 additional services at rehearsals and/or special events designated by the Facility POC (Point of Contact) at times and locations designated by the Facility POC any day of the week. . Qualifications : The applicant shall possess vocal skills to include the ability to sing on key and to be able to recognize a basic melody from musical text.
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**Church Musician** * **City:** Wallingford * Part Time * Posted 19 hours ago * **Church body:** ELCA **Hours per week:** 5-8 hours per week (Depending on the ability to safely hold choir rehearsals.) **When position is available:** January **Job Compensation:** $15,000 (current situation with Covid restrictions and limited choir planning and rehearsals) **Contact Name:** Chrystelle Masciantonio **Holy Trinity Lutheran Church** **Holy Trinity Church Musician** **Job Type: Part-time** Holy Trinity is seeking an experienced church organist/choir director to continue our long-term musical excellence. The ideal candidate would possess knowledge of a wide range of church music, excellent keyboard skills for pipe organ and piano, and the ability to effectively lead and direct adult and childrens choirs. Possessing the technology skills to coordinate and assemble digital music files for remote worship services is a plus. Current COVID-19 situation: Holy Trinity needs a church musician to help
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Ladgov Corporation - Hampton , VA
Job title: Musician/ Organist Location: Hampton, VA Travel: N/A Duties : The employee shall provide gospel organist services at Hampton VA Medical Center (VAMC). Provide organist sessions of the Gospel Music genre in addition to other Christian music genres. Shall be available to perform services 2x on Sundays for 53 Sundays at 8am (EST) and 9:30am (EST). The employee shall be available to perform up to 40 additional services at rehearsals and/or special events designated by the Facility POC (Point of Contact) at times and locations designated by the Facility POC any day of the week. . Qualifications : The applicant shall possess vocal skills to include the ability to sing on key and to be able to recognize a basic melody from musical text.
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**Church Musician** * **City:** Country Club Hills * Part Time * Posted 2 days ago * **Church body:** LC-MS **Hours per week:** 3 **When position is available:** January **Job Compensation:** $220/service **Contact Name:** Pastor Dorn **St. John's Lutheran Church** Looking for an organist/keyboard player to lead worship music. We are a multi-ethnic congregation so enjoy a variety of music. The position would be Sunday morning service plus choir rehearsal. We have an organ, a keyboard, and a piano. We also have available bells and chimes. **Street Address:** 4247 183rd Street **Zip Code/Postal Code:** 60478 **Phone:** 7087984131 To apply for this job **email your details to** pastor@sjcch.com
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ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER MANAGEMENT CO - Englewood , CO
Job Details Level Experienced Job Location ALL SOULS CATHOLIC PARISH - Englewood, CO Position Type Part Time Education Level None Travel Percentage None Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Organist Sacred Music Primary Duties: Accompany congregational hymns (typically two), Gregorian Mass ordinary and propers, and occasional choral works. Prepare and execute seasonally/liturgically appropriate postludes. Desired Skills: Ability to improvise a plus. Experience with Novus Ordo Roman Catholic liturgy and accompanying chant helpful. Ability and desire to sing with the choir during chant and a cappella works is a definite bonus, but not required. Time Commitments: Sundays from 8:00 to 10:15 AM (Pre-Mass rehearsals plus 9:00 Mass) Possible Wednesday evenings (August through May) from 5:30 to 7:15 PM Extended availability during Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter seasons for additional Masses as schedule requires Occasional availability for special Masses throughout the year (advance notic
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