Musician Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Musician make in Boston, MA? The average Musician salary in Boston, MA is $54,034 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43,810 and $64,200. 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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Paid Media Intern, Flighthouse

Create Music Group - Los Angeles , CA

Create Music Group is an LA-based digital music company that provides artists and labels with distribution, rights management, and creative services. We monetize billions of monthly music streams and ...

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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 Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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43810

64200

54034

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

44256

67363

55213

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 Boston, MA. The base salary for Musician ranges from $43,810 to $64,200 with the average base salary of $54,034. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,256 to $67,363 with the average total cash compensation of $55,213.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$54,034	$43,810 - $64,200
Bonus	$1,179	$445 - $3,163
Total Pay	$55,213	$44,256 - $67,363

* 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 Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,033 - $64,526	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,033 - $64,526	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,033 - $64,526	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,033 - $64,526	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,033 - $64,526	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,033 - $64,526	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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About Boston, Massachusetts Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

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