How much does an entertainer and performer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.82 an hour or $3,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.82
- Jobs
- 16,550
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $61,050 |
| Louisiana | $58,160 |
| South Carolina | $54,930 |
| Nevada | $54,080 |
| Colorado | $52,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,820 |
| Georgia | $46,880 |
| Vermont | $45,340 |
| Nebraska | $45,220 |
| Arizona | $44,640 |
| Oregon | $43,040 |
| Tennessee | $41,430 |
| Washington | $41,370 |
| Illinois | $40,960 |
| Kentucky | $39,960 |
| California | $39,150 |
| New Jersey | $39,060 |
| Montana | $38,880 |
| Minnesota | $38,560 |
| Ohio | $37,380 |
| New Hampshire | $37,150 |
| North Carolina | $35,980 |
| Florida | $35,710 |
| Virginia | $35,320 |
| Massachusetts | $34,550 |
| Missouri | $30,350 |
| Utah | $27,710 |
| Michigan | $26,290 |
| Iowa | $20,800 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $77,500 |
| Reno, NV | $72,950 |
| Boulder, CO | $62,730 |
| Portland, OR | $62,050 |
| Honolulu, HI | $61,050 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $53,790 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $53,080 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $53,020 |
| Lincoln, NE | $50,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,380 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $48,800 |
| Denver, CO | $48,380 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,200 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $45,720 |
In other countries
Entertainer and Performer belongs to the international group "Creative and performing artists not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Actor$60,420
- Producer and Director$90,360
- Athlete and Sports Competitor$66,710
- Coach and Scout$47,320
- Umpire$40,710
- Dancer$51,580
- Choreographer$55,310
- Music Director and Composer$73,710
- Musician and Singer$99,420
- Disc Jockey$44,950
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.82 ($39,150 a year).
How much does an entertainer and performer make a month?
About $3,262 a month before tax, based on a median of $39,150 a year.
Which state pays entertainer and performers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $61,050 a year, followed by Louisiana ($58,160) and South Carolina ($54,930).
Which city pays entertainer and performers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $77,500 a year.
How many entertainer and performers are there in the United States?
About 16,550 people work as entertainer and performers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.