How much does an entertainer and performer make in San Jose?
$43,470a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $20.90 an hour or $3,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.90
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| San Francisco, CA | $49,380 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,190 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,590 |
| Oxnard, CA | $34,320 |
Related jobs in San Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $170,100 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $157,000 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $143,200 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $141,300 |
| Technical Writer | $140,700 |
| Designer | $129,100 |
| Writer and Author | $118,800 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $117,600 |
| Editor | $117,600 |
| Musician and Singer | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $20.90 ($43,470 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $43,470 against $39,150 nationally, 11% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,150, so San Jose pays 11% more.
Where does San Jose rank for entertainer and performer pay?
19 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.