How much does an entertainer and performer make in Cleveland?
$38,810a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $18.66 an hour or $3,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.66
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $39,350 |
| Columbus, OH | $34,420 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $95,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,270 |
| Technical Writer | $75,810 |
| Musician and Singer | $74,440 |
| Music Director and Composer | $74,370 |
| Editor | $73,850 |
| Producer and Director | $71,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,610 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $66,220 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $65,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $18.66 ($38,810 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $38,810 against $39,150 nationally, 1% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $37,380, so Cleveland pays 4% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for entertainer and performer pay?
25 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.