Musician Salary in Honolulu, Hawaii

How much does a Musician make in Honolulu, HI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Musician in Honolulu, HI is $51,414. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,142 to $59,648, with most professionals earning between $35,611 and $67,144.

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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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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 Honolulu, HI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

43142

59648

51414

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

43655

62523

52412

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 Honolulu, HI. The base salary for Musician ranges from $43,142 to $59,648 with the average base salary of $51,414. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,655 to $62,523 with the average total cash compensation of $52,412.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,414	$43,142 - $59,648
Bonus	$997	$513 - $2,876
Total Pay	$52,412	$43,655 - $62,523

* 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 Honolulu, HI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Waipahu, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,243 - $59,787	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Ewa Beach, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,262 - $59,814	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Pearl City, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,262 - $59,814	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Kaneohe, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,262 - $59,814	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Kahului, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,972 - $59,413	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Hilo, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,972 - $59,413	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI

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About Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu (/ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/; Hawaiian: [honoˈlulu]) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is an unincorporated part of and the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu along the southeast coast of the island of Oʻahu.[a] The city is the main gateway to Hawaiʻi and a major portal into the United States. The city is also a major hub for international business, military defense, as well as famously being host to a diverse variety of east-west and Pacific culture, cuisine, and traditions. Honolulu is the most remote city of its size in the world and is the westernmost...

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