How much does an entertainer and performer make in St. Louis?
$34,260a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $16.47 an hour or $2,855 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.47
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| Kansas City, MO | $30,120 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $203,400 |
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $96,010 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $85,530 |
| Producer and Director | $82,750 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,580 |
| Technical Writer | $80,840 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,310 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $75,820 |
| Film and Video Editor | $72,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $16.47 ($34,260 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $34,260 against $39,150 nationally, 12% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $30,350, so St. Louis pays 13% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for entertainer and performer pay?
34 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.