How much does an entertainer and performer make in Columbus?
$34,420a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $16.55 an hour or $2,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.55
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $39,350 |
| Cleveland, OH | $38,810 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $92,580 |
| Technical Writer | $78,870 |
| Editor | $77,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $77,640 |
| Producer and Director | $76,930 |
| Writer and Author | $76,490 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,280 |
| Camera Operator | $72,540 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $67,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $16.55 ($34,420 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $34,420 against $39,150 nationally, 12% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $37,380, so Columbus pays 8% less.
Where does Columbus rank for entertainer and performer pay?
32 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.