How much does a Musician make in Reno, NV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Musician in Reno, NV is $49,707. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,721 to $57,675, with most professionals earning between $34,450 and $64,930.

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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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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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 Reno, NV. The base salary for Musician ranges from $41,721 to $57,675 with the average base salary of $49,707. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,214 to $60,454 with the average total cash compensation of $50,669.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,707 $41,721 - $57,675
Bonus $961 $493 - $2,778
Total Pay $50,669 $42,214 - $60,454
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Sun Valley, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,721 - $57,675 COMPARE TO Reno, NV 0%
CITY, STATE Sparks, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,721 - $57,675 COMPARE TO Reno, NV 0%
CITY, STATE Carson City, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,625 - $57,543 COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Chico, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,828 - $59,206 COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,973 - $62,171 COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,023 - $62,240 COMPARE TO Reno, NV
See salaries for Musician in locations close to Reno, NV. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Band Musician LOCATION Reno, NV MINIMUM SALARY $58,111 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,056
JOB TITLE Broadway Musician LOCATION Reno, NV MINIMUM SALARY $30,479 MAXIMUM SALARY $42,229
JOB TITLE Musician Or Singer LOCATION Reno, NV MINIMUM SALARY $102,561 MAXIMUM SALARY $118,546
JOB TITLE Orchestra Musician LOCATION Reno, NV MINIMUM SALARY $62,196 MAXIMUM SALARY $87,383
JOB TITLE Church Musician LOCATION Reno, NV MINIMUM SALARY $36,673 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,198
JOB TITLE Professional Musician LOCATION Reno, NV MINIMUM SALARY $77,661 MAXIMUM SALARY $144,859
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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

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