# SOC 49-9063: Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/49-9063

Employers filed 18 certified H-1B applications for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners (49-9063) roles, requesting 18 workers. The average offered wage is $42,727/yr, close to the BLS national median ($46,420/yr). (2025, SOC 49-9063) The largest filers are McCormick-Guntren Music Corporation, BIG Note Music LLC and KBI Music Shoppe.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 18 |
| Total workers | 18 |
| Average offered wage | $43K |
| Average prevailing wage | $39K |
| BLS median wage | $46K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 49-9063 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -8% |

## Top employers (of 27)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [McCormick-Guntren Music Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/mccormick-guntren-music-corporation-1350c92f93) | 7 | 7 | $37K | $46K |
| [BIG Note Music LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/big-note-music-llc-49fe2bab5c) | 4 | 4 | $43K | $46K |
| [KBI Music Shoppe](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kbi-music-shoppe-48cf0e06eb) | 3 | 3 | $35K | $46K |
| [The Starving Musician Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-starving-musician-inc-b1cd16f24a) | 3 | 3 | $49K | $46K |
| [Lewtak Pipe Organ BUILDERS, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/lewtak-pipe-organ-builders-inc-3f28707b5e) | 2 | 2 | $42K | $46K |
| [Cleartunin](https://www.xh1b.org/org/cleartunin-49b5ff5cbc) | 2 | 2 | $59K | $46K |
| [J.L. Smith & CO., Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/jl-smith-co-inc-54866966cf) | 2 | 2 | $37K | $46K |
| [Berklee College of Music, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/berklee-college-of-music-inc-a6a7bb6349) | 2 | 2 | $41K | $46K |
| [The Violin SHOP, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-violin-shop-inc-bcfe8cf4cd) | 2 | 2 | $42K | $46K |
| [Stearns VIOLINS, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/stearns-violins-inc-57a219310f) | 2 | 2 | $33K | $46K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $36K |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $30K |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | $41K |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | $42K |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $40K |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $41K |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $38K |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $45K |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | $56K |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $34K |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | $49K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2025)

| State | Total filings | 2025 filings | 2025 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 7 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 5 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 3 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 3 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 2 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/49-9063
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=49-9063
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=49-9063


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.