How much does an entertainer and performer make in California?
$39,150a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in California. That is $18.82 an hour or $3,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.82
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 29
- Jobs in the state
- 4,320
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $49,380 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,190 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,590 |
| Oxnard, CA | $34,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for entertainer and performers.
| 13. Washington | $41,370 |
| 14. Illinois | $40,960 |
| 15. Kentucky | $39,960 |
| 16. California | $39,150 |
| 17. New Jersey | $39,060 |
| 18. Montana | $38,880 |
| 19. Minnesota | $38,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.82 ($39,150 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $39,150 against $39,150 nationally, 0% more.
Where does California rank for entertainer and performer pay?
California ranks 16 of 29 states.
Which city in California pays entertainer and performers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $49,380 a year.
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.