How much does an entertainer and performer make in Salt Lake City?
$25,610a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $12.31 an hour or $2,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.31
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 39
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $12.31 ($25,610 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
No: $25,610 against $39,150 nationally, 35% less.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $27,710, so Salt Lake City pays 8% less.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for entertainer and performer pay?
39 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.