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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pianist in Des Moines, IA is $40,133. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,914 to $47,025, with most professionals earning between $30,162 and $53,300.

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Pianist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pianist Salary $30,162 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pianist Salary $34,914 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pianist Salary $40,133 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pianist Salary $47,025 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pianist Salary $53,300 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $34,914 10% $30,162 90% $53,300 75% $47,025 $40,133 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pianist ?

A pianist (/ˈpiːənɪst/ PEE-ə-nist, /piˈænɪst/ pee-AN-ist) is an individual musician who plays the piano. Since most forms of Western music can make use of the piano, pianists have a wide repertoire and a wide variety of styles to choose from, among them traditional classical music, jazz, blues, and all sorts of popular music, including rock and roll. Most pianists can, to an extent, easily play other keyboard-related instruments such as the synthesizer, harpsichord, celesta, and the organ....

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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

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