How much does an entertainer and performer make in Sacramento?
$46,200a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $22.21 an hour or $3,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.21
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| San Francisco, CA | $49,380 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,190 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,590 |
| Oxnard, CA | $34,320 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $122,900 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $118,200 |
| Art Director | $106,400 |
| Music Director and Composer | $94,700 |
| Technical Writer | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $89,640 |
| Choreographer | $87,850 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,120 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,950 |
| Camera Operator | $84,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $22.21 ($46,200 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $46,200 against $39,150 nationally, 18% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,150, so Sacramento pays 18% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for entertainer and performer pay?
14 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.