How much does a Pianist make in Rochester, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pianist in Rochester, NY is $44,699. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,275 to $69,694, with most professionals earning between $28,605 and $92,450.

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Pianist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pianist Salary $28,605 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pianist Salary $36,275 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pianist Salary $44,699 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pianist Salary $69,694 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pianist Salary $92,450 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
25% $36,275 10% $28,605 90% $92,450 75% $69,694 $44,699 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 Rochester, NY. The base salary for Pianist ranges from $36,275 to $69,694 with the average base salary of $44,699. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,275 to $69,694 with the average total cash compensation of $44,699.

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About Rochester, New York    Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) eas....More

Rochester, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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