Violin Teachers. Violinists may also find jobs as teachers. According to Simplyhired.com, the average yearly teaching salary for violinists is $49,000. In major cities such as New York, the average yearly salary for teachers is $57,000, compared to $54,000 in Chicago and Los Angeles.ccording to Salarylist.com, the average yearly salary for a violinist is $62,000. Orchestral groups and symphonies across the United States employ violinists with salaries ranging from six figures to slightly under $50,000 per year.