What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Instrument Maker?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Instrument Maker jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.1% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Atqasuk, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $63,318 $5,276 $1,217 $30.44 Berkeley, CA $62,498 $5,208 $1,201 $30.05 Atqasuk, AK $62,152 $5,179 $1,195 $29.88 Sitka, AK $61,490 $5,124 $1,182 $29.56 Beverly, MA $61,205 $5,100 $1,177 $29.43 Glenwood Springs, CO $60,147 $5,012 $1,156 $28.92 San Francisco, CA $60,137 $5,011 $1,156 $28.91 Santa Clara, CA $59,946 $4,995 $1,152 $28.82 Livermore, CA $59,872 $4,989 $1,151 $28.78 San Jose, CA $59,788 $4,982 $1,149 $28.74

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Q: How much does an Instrument Maker make?

The average annual pay for an instrument maker in the United States is $51,042 a year — that works out to approximately $24.54 an hour. The middle 80% of Instrument Makers earn between $38,000 (10th percentile) and $61,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Instrument Maker Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Instrument Maker in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Sr Chemical Engineer at $84,126 (164.8%) above Instrument Maker. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Sr Chemical Engineer $135,168 $11,264 $2,599 $64.98 Process Control Engineer $98,759 $8,229 $1,899 $47.48 Construction Owners Rep $66,717 $5,559 $1,283 $32.08 Pellet Mill Operator $42,999 $3,583 $826 $20.67 Explosives Expert $25,080 $2,090 $482 $12.06

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Instrument Maker Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$51,042

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Ohio

$49,302

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How much does an Instrument Maker make?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average annual pay for an Instrument Maker in the United States is $51,042 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.54 an hour. This is the equivalent of $981/week or $4,253/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $68,000 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Instrument Maker salaries currently range between $42,500 (25th percentile) to $61,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $61,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Instrument Maker varies greatly (by as much as 18500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Instrument Maker in your area makes on average $49,302 per year, or $1,740 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $51,042. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Instrument Maker salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Instrument Maker jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Instrument Maker Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Instrument Maker job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Atqasuk, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Atqasuk, AK, beats the national average by $11,110 (21.8%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $12,276 (24.1%) above the $51,042 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Instrument Maker appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Instrument Maker role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$63,318	$5,276	$1,217	$30.44
Berkeley, CA	$62,498	$5,208	$1,201	$30.05
Atqasuk, AK	$62,152	$5,179	$1,195	$29.88
Sitka, AK	$61,490	$5,124	$1,182	$29.56
Beverly, MA	$61,205	$5,100	$1,177	$29.43
Glenwood Springs, CO	$60,147	$5,012	$1,156	$28.92
San Francisco, CA	$60,137	$5,011	$1,156	$28.91
Santa Clara, CA	$59,946	$4,995	$1,152	$28.82
Livermore, CA	$59,872	$4,989	$1,151	$28.78
San Jose, CA	$59,788	$4,982	$1,149	$28.74

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Instrument Maker Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Instrument Maker category.

For example Sr Chemical Engineer jobs pay as much as $84,126 (164.8%) more than the average Instrument Maker salary of $51,042. If you're qualified, finding work as an Sr Chemical Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Instrument Maker position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Sr Chemical Engineer	$135,168	$11,264	$2,599	$64.98
Process Control Engineer	$98,759	$8,229	$1,899	$47.48
Construction Owners Rep	$66,717	$5,559	$1,283	$32.08
Pellet Mill Operator	$42,999	$3,583	$826	$20.67
Explosives Expert	$25,080	$2,090	$482	$12.06

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Infographic detailing Instrument Maker salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $51,042 per year or $24.54 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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