Musician Salary in Wilmington, DE

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How much does a Musician make in Wilmington, DE?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Musician in Wilmington, DE is $51,563. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,267 to $59,820, with most professionals earning between $35,713 and $67,337.

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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 Salary Range for Musician in Wilmington, DE

Average Base Salary

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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 Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Musician ranges from $43,267 to $59,820 with the average base salary of $51,563. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,781 to $62,704 with the average total cash compensation of $52,563.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $51,563 $43,267 - $59,820
Bonus $1,000 $514 - $2,884
Total Pay $52,563 $43,781 - $62,704
* 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 Wilmington, DE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,557 - $60,221 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Newark, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,524 - $60,175 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,524 - $60,175 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Bear, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,507 - $60,152 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Middletown, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,530 - $60,184 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,474 - $60,106 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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