How much does a musician and singer make in Austin?
$65,500a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $31.49 an hour or $5,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.49
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Houston, TX | $82,510 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,000 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $130,700 |
| Art Director | $100,700 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $100,500 |
| Technical Writer | $88,360 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $83,680 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $82,570 |
| Interior Designer | $78,390 |
| Producer and Director | $78,050 |
| Writer and Author | $75,380 |
| Camera Operator | $74,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $31.49 ($65,500 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $65,500 against $99,420 nationally, 34% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $69,870, so Austin pays 6% less.
Where does Austin rank for musician and singer pay?
65 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.