As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pianist in Texas is $43,096, equivalent to $21 per hour, $829 weekly, or $3,591 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $32,850 to $55,565. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,733) and 75th percentile ($49,623), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,565 per year. This $11,890 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, Texas Pianist often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 25 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $32,850 TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pianist Salary $37,733 TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pianist Salary $43,096 TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pianist Salary $49,623 TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pianist Salary $55,565 TX August 01, 2026
25% $37,733 10% $32,850 90% $55,565 75% $49,623 $43,096 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $42,260 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $41,786 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $41,316 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $42,638 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $41,669 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $46,195 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $43,625 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $41,740 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $41,630 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $43,078 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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