How much does an entertainer and performer make in Louisiana?
$58,160a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in Louisiana. That is $27.96 an hour or $4,846 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.96
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 29
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $77,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for entertainer and performers.
| 1. Hawaii | $61,050 |
| 2. Louisiana | $58,160 |
| 3. South Carolina | $54,930 |
| 4. Nevada | $54,080 |
| 5. Colorado | $52,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $27.96 ($58,160 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $58,160 against $39,150 nationally, 49% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for entertainer and performer pay?
Louisiana ranks 2 of 29 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays entertainer and performers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $77,500 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.