How much does a Pianist make in Houston, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pianist in Houston, TX is $45,562. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,975 to $71,040, with most professionals earning between $29,157 and $94,235.

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Pianist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pianist Salary $29,157 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pianist Salary $36,975 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pianist Salary $45,562 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pianist Salary $71,040 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pianist Salary $94,235 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25% $36,975 10% $29,157 90% $94,235 75% $71,040 $45,562 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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Pianist ranges from $36,975 to $71,040 with the average base salary of $45,562. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,975 to $71,040 with the average total cash compensation of $45,562.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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