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How much do woodwind repair jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for woodwind repair in the United States is $18.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is woodwind repair?

A Woodwind Repair job involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing woodwind instruments such as clarinets, flutes, saxophones, and oboes. Technicians assess issues like air leaks, pad wear, broken keys, or structural damage and use specialized tools to make precise adjustments. They may also clean and regulate instruments to ensure optimal performance. Many work in repair shops, music stores, or independently for musicians and schools. Skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail are essential in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in woodwind repair?

To excel in woodwind repair, you need strong manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, and an understanding of woodwind instrument mechanics, often supplemented by specialized training or apprenticeship experience. Familiarity with precision tools such as calipers, reamers, and specialized pads and springs, as well as knowledge of repair techniques for various woodwind brands, is crucial. Attention to detail, patience, and good communication skills help you stand out, especially when explaining repairs to musicians or working with music educators. These proficiencies ensure high-quality repairs, customer satisfaction, and the longevity of the instruments entrusted to your care.

What does a woodwind repair technician do?

As a woodwind repair technician, your day frequently involves diagnosing instrument issues, disassembling and cleaning parts, replacing pads and corks, adjusting key mechanisms, and reassembling instruments to ensure optimal performance. You may work on a variety of woodwind instruments including flutes, clarinets, saxophones, oboes, and bassoons, each requiring specific techniques and attention to detail. Communication with customers—ranging from students to professional musicians—about repair options and maintenance is often part of the job. Many technicians work independently or as part of a small team within a music shop, and ongoing education or certification can lead to opportunities to specialize or advance into supervisory roles.

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Technician, Repair - Cleaner

The Guitar Center Company

Flowood, MS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Guitar Center rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 178 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

371st of 732 rated retailers


Job description

Technician, Repair- Cleaner
The purpose of this job is to serve as a detailer and to clean rental instruments and prepare them to return to stock in the refurbishment process for woodwind and percussion instruments.
Duty or Responsibility:
  • Responsible for detailing and cleaning quality instruments in a timely matter based on established production standards.
  • Responsible for turning in accurate production reports on a daily basis
  • Responsible for reporting QC rejects on a daily basis
  • Responsible for performing general warehousing and distribution tasks as needed when not in operating in a detailer capacity.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Apprenticeship or a diploma for an accredited repair school is required
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Entry level; zero years of relevant work experience required
  • Novice proficiency with mechanical tools used for instrument cleaning and repair
  • Novice proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Special Attributes:
  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to operate in a professional manner under changing conditions and demands
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to learn how to use standard repair shop tooling and equpment

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About Guitar Center

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The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion. The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Westlake Village, CA, US

Year founded

1964