Musician Salary in Raleigh, North Carolina

How much does a Musician make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Musician in Raleigh, NC is $47,952. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,235 to $55,632, with most professionals earning between $33,208 and $62,624.

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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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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 Raleigh, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

40235

55632

47952

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

40714

58310

48883

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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Musician ranges from $40,235 to $55,632 with the average base salary of $47,952. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,714 to $58,310 with the average total cash compensation of $48,883.

View Average Salary for Musician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$47,952	$40,235 - $55,632
Bonus	$931	$479 - $2,678
Total Pay	$48,883	$40,714 - $58,310

* 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 Raleigh, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,222 - $55,615	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,982 - $55,283	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,744 - $54,953	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,934 - $55,216	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,934 - $55,216	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,265 - $54,291	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC

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About Raleigh, North Carolina

According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is land and 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), or 0.76%, is covered by water. The Neuse River flows through the northeast end of the city. Raleigh is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. As a result, most of Raleigh features gently rolling hil...

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