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Accompanist salary
Average accompanist salary
$52,645
How much does an accompanist make?
The average accompanist salary in the United States is $52,645. Accompanist salaries typically range between $24,000 and $111,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for accompanists is $25.31 per hour.
Accompanist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Accompanists earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Where can an Accompanist earn more?
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Average accompanist salary by state
Highest paying states for accompanists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $78,807 | $37.89 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $69,492 | $33.41 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $76,450 | $36.75 |
| 4 | Alaska | $71,798 | $34.52 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $67,648 | $32.52 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $65,818 | $31.64 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $54,204 | $26.06 |
| 8 | Michigan | $57,466 | $27.63 |
| 9 | Vermont | $62,518 | $30.06 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $58,875 | $28.31 |
| 11 | Illinois | $61,056 | $29.35 |
| 12 | California | $57,728 | $27.75 |
| 13 | Ohio | $54,474 | $26.19 |
| 14 | Arizona | $51,506 | $24.76 |
| 15 | Iowa | $55,309 | $26.59 |
| 16 | Maryland | $52,562 | $25.27 |
| 17 | Virginia | $53,962 | $25.94 |
| 18 | Texas | $50,957 | $24.50 |
| 19 | Maine | $52,715 | $25.34 |
| 20 | Kansas | $51,707 | $24.86 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $48,884 | $23.50 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $51,498 | $24.76 |
| 23 | Indiana | $47,290 | $22.74 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $48,990 | $23.55 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $45,557 | $21.90 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $47,839 | $23.00 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $47,235 | $22.71 |
| 28 | Delaware | $48,245 | $23.19 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $46,240 | $22.23 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $46,197 | $22.21 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $46,205 | $22.21 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $45,397 | $21.83 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $44,371 | $21.33 |
| 34 | Utah | $41,810 | $20.10 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $47,976 | $23.07 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $43,200 | $20.77 |
| 37 | Colorado | $41,430 | $19.92 |
| 38 | Georgia | $42,179 | $20.28 |
| 39 | Alabama | $42,065 | $20.22 |
| 40 | Florida | $43,222 | $20.78 |
| 41 | Nevada | $42,295 | $20.33 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $42,047 | $20.21 |
| 43 | Oregon | $41,812 | $20.10 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $41,196 | $19.81 |
| 45 | Montana | $40,957 | $19.69 |
| 46 | Washington | $40,366 | $19.41 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $36,040 | $17.33 |
| 48 | Idaho | $39,402 | $18.94 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $38,054 | $18.30 |
| 50 | Missouri | $35,004 | $16.83 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $34,002 | $16.35 |
Highest paying cities for accompanists
The highest-paying cities for accompanists are Hempstead, NY, Boston, MA, and Chicago, IL.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hempstead, NY | $79,437 | $38.19 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $67,312 | $32.36 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $61,472 | $29.55 |
| 4 | Santa Clara, CA | $59,085 | $28.41 |
| 5 | Dubuque, IA | $58,779 | $28.26 |
| 6 | Morgantown, WV | $56,971 | $27.39 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $51,642 | $24.83 |
| 8 | Topeka, KS | $51,572 | $24.79 |
| 9 | Prescott, AZ | $51,232 | $24.63 |
| 10 | New Orleans, LA | $42,221 | $20.30 |
| 11 | Columbus, GA | $41,658 | $20.03 |
| 12 | Auburn, AL | $41,620 | $20.01 |
| 13 | Castle Rock, CO | $41,550 | $19.98 |
| 14 | Bellingham, WA | $41,433 | $19.92 |
| 15 | Salt Lake City, UT | $41,113 | $19.77 |
| 16 | Pocatello, ID | $38,271 | $18.40 |
| 17 | Hattiesburg, MS | $36,562 | $17.58 |
| 18 | Saint Louis, MO | $35,792 | $17.21 |
Accompanist salary details
An accompanist's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $111,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an accompanist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $111,000 | $9,250 | $53 |
| 75th Percentile | $77,000 | $6,417 | $37 |
| Average | $52,645 | $4,387 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying accompanist jobs
The highest paying types of accompanists are guitarist, concert pianist, and musician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musician | $57,257 | $4,771 | $27.53 | 103 |
| Audio Engineer | $55,853 | $4,654 | $26.85 | 1,750 |
| Actor | $53,377 | $4,448 | $25.66 | 218 |
| Pianist | $53,479 | $4,457 | $25.71 | 99 |
Which companies pay accompanists the most?
Accompanist salaries at Kern Community College District and Loyola University New Orleans are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average accompanist salary at companies like Boston Ballet School and The Chicago High School for the Arts are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kern Community College District | $131,324 | $63.14 |
| 2 | Loyola University New Orleans | $94,034 | $45.21 |
| 3 | Boston Ballet School | $90,567 | $43.54 |
| 4 | The Chicago High School for the Arts | $83,489 | $40.14 |
| 5 | Oakland University | $75,399 | $36.25 |
| 6 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School | $74,244 | $35.69 |
| 7 | Carnegie Mellon University | $74,200 | $35.67 |
| 8 | Houston Ballet | $69,634 | $33.48 |
| 9 | University of Idaho | $67,999 | $32.69 |
| 10 | Clarke University | $66,738 | $32.09 |
| 11 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $65,834 | $31.65 |
| 12 | Santa Clara University | $64,796 | $31.15 |
| 13 | Western Washington University | $59,907 | $28.80 |
| 14 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | $58,178 | $27.97 |
| 15 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $57,006 | $27.41 |
| 16 | Sam Houston State University | $55,488 | $26.68 |
| 17 | Texas Tech University | $54,694 | $26.30 |
| 18 | Bemidji State University | $53,235 | $25.59 |
| 19 | First United Church of Christ | $52,838 | $25.40 |
| 20 | Arizona State University | $52,483 | $25.23 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Accompanist salary trends
The average accompanist salary has risen by $9,845 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average accompanist earned $42,800 annually, but today, they earn $52,645 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for accompanists over the last decade.
Compare accompanist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average accompanist salary over time
Compare accompanist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Accompanist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,600 | $25.31 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $50,600 | $24.33 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $48,000 | $23.08 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $47,000 | $22.58 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $45,700 | $21.97 | +2.1% |
Recently added accompanist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aims Community College | Music Accompanist | Greeley, CO | 12/15/2024 | $60,377 |
| Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District | Choral Accompanist | Fine, NY | 12/13/2024 | $52,175 |
| Rush Henrietta Central Sd | Substitute Piano Accompanist | Fine, NY | 12/13/2024 | $37,566 |
| Cedar Rapids Community School District | Show Choir Accompanist) | Bode, IA | 12/13/2024 | $52,175 |
| Minnetonka Public School District | Musical Accompanists | Nore, MN | 12/13/2024 | $67,828 |
| Ladue School District | Accompanist-District Level | Noel, MO | 12/13/2024 | $36,523 |
| Hopewell Valley Regional School District | Piano Accompanist | Downe, NJ | 12/13/2024 | $70,958 |
| Brockport Central School District | District Accompanist | Fine, NY | 12/13/2024 | $52,175 |
| Independence School District | Accompanist-Seasonal | Noel, MO | 12/13/2024 | $48,001 |
| Uinta County School District Number One | Temporary Piano Accompanist | Evanston, WY | 12/13/2024 | $30,470 |
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