How much does a Pianist make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pianist in San Diego, CA is $44,290. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,530 to $51,896, with most professionals earning between $33,286 and $58,821.

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Pianist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pianist Salary $33,286 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pianist Salary $38,530 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pianist Salary $44,290 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pianist Salary $51,896 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pianist Salary $58,821 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $38,530 10% $33,286 90% $58,821 75% $51,896 $44,290 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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