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Will AI replace musical instrument repairers and tuners?AI replacement risk 44% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$46,420
25th–75th pct. $37,670–$58,430
Top pay (est.)
$93,100
Top 10% $71,600
Pay in 5 years
$53,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$62,000est.
$53,300–$72,000
Outlook score
47/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
44%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.9%
600 openings / yr

Will AI replace Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners? AI replacement risk

44%
Moderate
Ranked #425 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Key skills

Quality Control Analysis
3.6
Critical Thinking
3.6
Repairing
3.4
Troubleshooting
3.2
Judgment and Decision Making
3.1
Time Management
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.8
Customer and Personal Service
4.5
Sales and Marketing
4.0
Fine Arts
3.5
Engineering and Technology
3.5
Computers and Electronics
3.3
English Language
3.1
Administration and Management
3.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkThinking CreativelyMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Important abilities

Hearing SensitivityFinger DexterityNear VisionControl PrecisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual Dexterity

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
55%
Less than high school
18%
Bachelor's degree
9%
High school diploma
9%
Associate's degree
5%
Some college
5%

Training before entry

6–12 months
23%
1–3 months
18%
3–6 months
18%
None / short demo
14%
2–4 years
14%
1–2 years
9%
Up to 1 month
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
32%
2–4 years
27%
6–12 months
18%
None
14%
8–10 years
5%
3–6 months
5%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.