Career Outlook for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Also known as:  Accordion Repairer, Band Instrument Repair Technician, Banjo Repairer, Bow Rehairer, Brass and Wind Instrument Repairer, Chip Tuner, Fretted String Instrument Repairer, Guitar Builder, Guitar Repairer, Keyboard Instrument Repairer
The overall job outlook for Musical Instrument Repairer or Tuner careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly increased by 6.62 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 1.10 percent per year. Demand for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners is expected to go up, with an expected 460 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 1.02 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners in the following states
Texas 540
Florida 370
California 340
New York 310
Pennsylvania 300
Illinois 260
Indiana 240
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
Arkansas 30
New Hampshire 50
South Dakota 50
South Carolina 60
Alabama 70
Maryland 120
Iowa 120