How much does an entertainer and performer make in Atlanta?
$43,530a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $20.93 an hour or $3,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.93
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $20.93 ($43,530 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $43,530 against $39,150 nationally, 11% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,880, so Atlanta pays 7% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for entertainer and performer pay?
18 of 39 metro areas with data.
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.