How much does an entertainer and performer make in Massachusetts?
$34,550a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in Massachusetts. That is $16.61 an hour or $2,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.61
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 29
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $34,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for entertainer and performers.
| 22. North Carolina | $35,980 |
| 23. Florida | $35,710 |
| 24. Virginia | $35,320 |
| 25. Massachusetts | $34,550 |
| 26. Missouri | $30,350 |
| 27. Utah | $27,710 |
| 28. Michigan | $26,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $16.61 ($34,550 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $34,550 against $39,150 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for entertainer and performer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 25 of 29 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays entertainer and performers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $34,550 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.