How much does an entertainer and performer make in San Francisco?
$49,380a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $23.74 an hour or $4,115 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.74
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| Sacramento, CA | $46,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,190 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,590 |
| Oxnard, CA | $34,320 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $165,200 |
| Musician and Singer | $157,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $136,800 |
| Technical Writer | $135,500 |
| Producer and Director | $130,600 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,300 |
| Fine Artist | $126,500 |
| Music Director and Composer | $113,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $110,800 |
| Film and Video Editor | $109,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $23.74 ($49,380 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $49,380 against $39,150 nationally, 26% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,150, so San Francisco pays 26% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for entertainer and performer pay?
11 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.