Musician Salary in Charlotte, NC

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How much does a Musician make in Charlotte, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Musician in Charlotte, NC is $47,946. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,243 to $55,632, with most professionals earning between $33,229 and $62,629.

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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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Musician Salary By Experience Levels in Charlotte, NC

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Musician Salary By Level of Education in Charlotte, NC

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Average Salary Range for Musician in Charlotte, NC

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Musician in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Musician in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Musician ranges from $40,243 to $55,632 with the average base salary of $47,946. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,719 to $58,312 with the average total cash compensation of $48,873.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $47,946 $40,243 - $55,632
Bonus $927 $476 - $2,680
Total Pay $48,873 $40,719 - $58,312
* 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 Charlotte, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,452 - $54,538 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,915 - $53,796 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,201 - $55,574 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,126 - $55,471 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,010 - $53,928 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,822 - $55,050 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

Charlotte, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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