Description
Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.
Interests
- Realistic
- Artistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Independence
- Achievement
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Persistence
- Independence
Tasks
- Play instruments to evaluate their sound quality and to locate any defects.
- 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.
- Repair or replace musical instrument parts and components, such as strings, bridges, felts, and keys, using hand and power tools.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
Abilities
- Hearing Sensitivity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Finger Dexterity
- Manual Dexterity
- Auditory Attention
Skills
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Control Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Fine Arts
- Mechanical
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
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Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $40,044 |
| Median (50%) | $41,578 |
| High (90%) | $43,356 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 6,300 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 6,400 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 2%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 2%
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