How much does a musician and singer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $47.80 an hour or $8,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.80
- Jobs
- 36,180
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Nevada | $136,200 |
| North Carolina | $120,600 |
| Minnesota | $111,600 |
| Illinois | $110,500 |
| Hawaii | $109,400 |
| Connecticut | $105,600 |
| Virginia | $105,200 |
| Florida | $105,000 |
| Montana | $97,430 |
| Washington | $96,820 |
| Colorado | $96,240 |
| New Mexico | $93,890 |
| California | $91,170 |
| Indiana | $83,030 |
| Missouri | $81,580 |
| Maryland | $81,060 |
| Massachusetts | $80,950 |
| Michigan | $76,190 |
| Wisconsin | $76,150 |
| Maine | $74,380 |
| Iowa | $74,150 |
| Texas | $69,870 |
| Ohio | $69,390 |
| Kansas | $59,570 |
| Alabama | $49,480 |
| Utah | $45,720 |
| Vermont | $45,390 |
| South Carolina | $40,080 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterbury, CT | $178,500 |
| Medford, OR | $177,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $157,600 |
| New York, NY | $137,900 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $136,200 |
| Boulder, CO | $134,100 |
| Washington, DC | $133,600 |
| Charlotte, NC | $131,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $128,000 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $125,800 |
| New Haven, CT | $125,100 |
| Eugene, OR | $124,600 |
| Dayton, OH | $123,900 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $122,500 |
| Tulsa, OK | $117,000 |
In other countries
Musician and Singer belongs to the international group "Musicians, singers and composers".
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- Entertainer and Performer$39,150
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $47.80 ($99,420 a year).
How much does a musician and singer make a month?
About $8,285 a month before tax, based on a median of $99,420 a year.
Which state pays musician and singers the most?
Nevada, with a median of $136,200 a year, followed by North Carolina ($120,600) and Minnesota ($111,600).
Which city pays musician and singers the most?
Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median of $178,500 a year.
How many musician and singers are there in the United States?
About 36,180 people work as musician and singers.
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.