How much does an entertainer and performer make in Seattle?
$41,370a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $19.89 an hour or $3,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.89
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| Portland, OR | $62,050 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $19.89 ($41,370 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $41,370 against $39,150 nationally, 6% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $41,370, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for entertainer and performer pay?
21 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.