As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pianist in Montana is $41,713, equivalent to $20 per hour, $802 weekly, or $3,476 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pianist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Pianist in Montana vary widely, spanning from $31,796 to $53,782. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,522) and 75th percentile ($48,031), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,782 per year. This $11,509 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Special Education, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Montana Pianist often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 25 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 nationwide for Pianist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Pianist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pianist Salary $31,796 MT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pianist Salary $36,522 MT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pianist Salary $41,713 MT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pianist Salary $48,031 MT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pianist Salary $53,782 MT August 01, 2026
25% $36,522 10% $31,796 90% $53,782 75% $48,031 $41,713 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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Location Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $44,008 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $43,946 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $45,010 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $43,866 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $43,843 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $43,880 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $43,955 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $43,801 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $43,967 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $43,882 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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