How much does an entertainer and performer make in New Orleans?
$77,500a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $37.26 an hour or $6,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.26
- Vs. national median
- +98%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New Orleans
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $86,630 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $79,370 |
| Writer and Author | $79,020 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $75,980 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,600 |
| Designer | $67,200 |
| Technical Writer | $62,990 |
| Camera Operator | $61,500 |
| Editor | $61,260 |
| Interior Designer | $60,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in New Orleans?
The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $37.26 ($77,500 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in New Orleans than the national average?
Yes: $77,500 against $39,150 nationally, 98% more.
How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $58,160, so New Orleans pays 33% more.
Where does New Orleans rank for entertainer and performer pay?
1 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.