Musician Salary in Asheville, NC

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How much does a Musician make in Asheville, NC? The average Musician salary in Asheville, NC is $44,297 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $35,916 and $52,631. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Musician?

A Musician is a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented. Anyone who composes, conducts, or performs music is referred to as a Musician. A Musician who plays a musical instrument is also known as an instrumentalist. Musicians can specialize in any musical style, and some musicians play in a variety of different styles depending on cultures and background. Examples of a Musician's possible skills include performing, conducting, singing, rapping, producing, composing, arranging, and the orchestration of music....

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Catholic Musician

LPR International - 89191 , NV

LPR International is seeking a Catholic Musician who shall be responsible for providing music, either piano or guitar, for Catholic Masses. The Catholic Priest will coordinate musicians and choir ...

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Worship Musician

Ladgov Corporation - Webb , AZ

Protestant Community Worship Service (CWS) Musician SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary form of worship is a blend of Traditional, Contemporary, and Gospel-style music, an essential element of the ...

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Contemporary and Gospel Musician Pianist Keyboardist

Music Ministry International - Phoenix , AZ

MUSICIAN POSITION TITLE: Protestant Community Worship Service (CWS) Musician * SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary form of worship is a blend of Traditional, Contemporary, and Gospel-style music ...

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Musician

Crew Life at Sea - Miami , FL

- Perform live music sets in various styles and genres for guests onboard the cruise ship - Engage with guests and create a fun and interactive atmosphere through music - Collaborate with other ...

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Musician

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego - San Diego , CA

Non-exempt; hourly Pay Rate: $90 per mass (additional stipend for weddings and funerals) Position Overview The musician will work with music director and/or other music ministers to perform music ...

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Program Coordinator

International School of Music - Rockville , MD

International School of Music is looking for reliable and friendly addition to our staff who will work passionately with us to support our mission, which is to inspire members of our community into a ...

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What does a Musician do?

Common responsibilities of a Musician

Attend Music Ministry meetings in order to address all aspects of a music ministry in the parish.

January 31, 2023

Leadership, teaching, advocacy, problem solving and communication skills, and intensive experience in community arts education.

February 01, 2023

Contact a Navy Recruiter or call or email the Navy Music Program Audition Supervisor to learn more.

February 20, 2023

Participate in all rehearsals and performances.

March 06, 2023

Compose, transcribe and arrange music for all types of ensembles.

March 17, 2023

Understanding music theory and harmony.

March 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Musician in Asheville, NC

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35916

52631

44297

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

36281

55224

45264

What is the average salary for Musician in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Musician in Asheville, NC. The base salary for Musician ranges from $35,916 to $52,631 with the average base salary of $44,297. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,281 to $55,224 with the average total cash compensation of $45,264.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$44,297	$35,916 - $52,631
Bonus	$967	$365 - $2,593
Total Pay	$45,264	$36,281 - $55,224

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Musician Salary Near Asheville, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,014 - $49,844	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,928 - $54,114	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Spartanburg, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,733 - $53,828	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,142 - $50,031	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,919 - $55,566	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Anderson, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,639 - $53,691	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC

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About Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville is a city and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 12th-most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population was 89,121 according to 2016 estimates. It is the principal city in the four-county Asheville metropolitan area, with a population of 424,858 in 2010. Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of the Swannanoa River and the French Broad River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 45.3 square miles (117....

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