Musician Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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How much does a Musician make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Musician in Pittsburgh, PA is $48,299. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,538 to $56,041, with most professionals earning between $33,473 and $63,089.

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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 Pittsburgh, PA

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Musician Salary By Level of Education in Pittsburgh, PA

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Average Salary Range for Musician in Pittsburgh, PA

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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Musician ranges from $40,538 to $56,041 with the average base salary of $48,299. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,018 to $58,740 with the average total cash compensation of $49,232.

View Average Salary for Musician as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $48,299 $40,538 - $56,041
Bonus $934 $479 - $2,700
Total Pay $49,232 $41,018 - $58,740
* 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 Pittsburgh, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,840 - $53,692 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,014 - $55,315 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,289 - $55,695 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,289 - $55,695 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,632 - $52,023 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,958 - $51,090 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As....More

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