How much does a musician and singer make in Albany?
$111,900a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $53.78 an hour or $9,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.78
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| New York, NY | $137,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $115,300 |
| Rochester, NY | $97,470 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $101,300 |
| Technical Writer | $90,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,080 |
| Producer and Director | $78,810 |
| Writer and Author | $78,050 |
| Editor | $77,570 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $69,470 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,240 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $67,220 |
| Graphic Designer | $63,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $53.78 ($111,900 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $111,900 against $99,420 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Albany rank for musician and singer pay?
20 of 78 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.