How much does an entertainer and performer make in Pittsburgh?
$49,500a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $23.80 an hour or $4,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.80
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $125,800 |
| Art Director | $96,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,760 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,030 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $73,140 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $69,420 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $69,300 |
| Producer and Director | $65,640 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $63,480 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $62,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $23.80 ($49,500 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $49,500 against $39,150 nationally, 26% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $48,820, so Pittsburgh pays 1% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for entertainer and performer pay?
10 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.