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Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Also known as: Accordion Repairer, Accordion Tuner, Band Instrument Repairer, Banjo Repair Person, Banjo Repairer, Bow Rehairer, Brass and Wind Instrument Repairer, Brass Instrument Repair Technician, Chip Tuner, Fabrication Technician

Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School7%
High School Diploma36%
Some College43%
Associate's Degree11%
Bachelor's Degree4%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None11%
3-6 months4%
6 months - 1 year21%
1-2 years25%
2-4 years21%
4-6 years11%
6-8 years7%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None7%
Up to 1 month7%
1-3 months3%
3-6 months10%
6 months - 1 year31%
1-2 years10%
2-4 years28%
4-6 years3%

How AI Impacts Each Task

37 tasks analyzed

Play instruments to evaluate their sound quality and to locate any defects.

Align pads and keys on reed or wind instruments.

Adjust string tensions to tune instruments, using hand tools and electronic tuning devices.

Reassemble instruments following repair, using hand tools and power tools and glue, hair, yarn, resin, or clamps, and lubricate instruments as necessary.

Disassemble instruments and parts for repair and adjustment.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityIntegrityPersistenceIndependenceAchievement/EffortInitiativeAnalytical ThinkingAdaptability/FlexibilitySelf ControlCooperationStress Tolerance

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$45,320

per year

Mean Wage

$49,020

per year

Employment

6K

workers

Wage Range

$30,130 - $73,430

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$30,130Median: $45,320$73,430
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This occupation has 37 tasks in the database and is queued for the next scoring run. Risk scores, protective factors, and skill gaps will appear once the assessment completes.