How much does a performer make in the United States?
$41,020a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,419 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,924
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $70,640 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $57,990 |
| 3. Germany | $51,090 |
| 10. Ireland estimate | $41,140 |
| 11. United States | $41,020 |
| 12. Netherlands estimate | $40,150 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $254 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist$54,170
- Musician$92,810
- Ballet dancer$52,550
- Art director$94,500
- Actor$60,420
- Announcer$58,180
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Hawaii | $75,720 |
| Louisiana | $58,160 |
| Wisconsin | $57,600 |
| South Dakota | $56,720 |
| South Carolina | $54,930 |
| Nevada | $53,570 |
| New York | $53,060 |
| Colorado | $51,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,820 |
| Idaho | $46,450 |
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| Georgia | $46,170 |
| Vermont | $45,340 |
| Nebraska | $45,220 |
| Arizona | $45,160 |
| Washington | $42,230 |
| Tennessee | $41,800 |
| North Carolina | $41,490 |
| Illinois | $41,390 |
| Kentucky | $39,960 |
| California | $39,150 |
| New Jersey | $39,060 |
| Montana | $38,880 |
| Minnesota | $38,560 |
| Texas | $37,570 |
| Ohio | $37,380 |
| New Hampshire | $37,150 |
| Oregon | $36,930 |
| Florida | $35,700 |
| Virginia | $35,320 |
| Massachusetts | $34,550 |
| Missouri | $31,550 |
| Utah | $27,710 |
| Michigan | $26,290 |
| Iowa | $20,800 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Entertainer and Performer | $39,150 |
| Disc Jockey | $44,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a performer make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,419 a month, $41,020 a year.
Which country pays a performer the most?
Germany, with a median of $51,090 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a performer the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $75,720 a year.
Does a performer make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $51,090 a year against $41,020 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a performer or an artist?
An artist: $54,170 a year against $41,020 for a performer, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate