How much does a Pianist make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pianist in Detroit, MI is $41,246. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,882 to $48,329, with most professionals earning between $30,998 and $54,778.

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Pianist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pianist Salary $30,998 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pianist Salary $35,882 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pianist Salary $41,246 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pianist Salary $48,329 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pianist Salary $54,778 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
25% $35,882 10% $30,998 90% $54,778 75% $48,329 $41,246 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pianist in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Pianist ranges from $35,882 to $48,329 with the average base salary of $41,246. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,882 to $48,329 with the average total cash compensation of $41,246.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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