How much does a musician and singer make in Buffalo?
$115,300a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $55.43 an hour or $9,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.43
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| New York, NY | $137,900 |
| Albany, NY | $111,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $97,470 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $99,620 |
| Art Director | $95,770 |
| Broadcast Technician | $79,520 |
| Producer and Director | $79,450 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,360 |
| Technical Writer | $78,300 |
| Film and Video Editor | $73,130 |
| Editor | $71,520 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,380 |
| Lighting Technician | $67,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $55.43 ($115,300 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $115,300 against $99,420 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for musician and singer pay?
17 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.