How much does a musician and singer make in Baltimore?
$90,040a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $43.29 an hour or $7,504 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.29
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Washington, DC | $133,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $111,900 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
| Editor | $79,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $43.29 ($90,040 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $90,040 against $99,420 nationally, 9% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $81,060, so Baltimore pays 11% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for musician and singer pay?
42 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.