How much does a musician and singer make in California?
$91,170a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in California. That is $43.83 an hour or $7,597 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.83
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 6,840
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $157,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $110,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $106,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $106,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $102,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $94,540 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $84,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,350 |
| Oxnard, CA | $78,830 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $73,150 |
| Vallejo, CA | $70,410 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $68,890 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for musician and singers.
| 10. Washington | $96,820 |
| 11. Colorado | $96,240 |
| 12. New Mexico | $93,890 |
| 13. California | $91,170 |
| 14. Indiana | $83,030 |
| 15. Missouri | $81,580 |
| 16. Maryland | $81,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $43.83 ($91,170 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in California than the national average?
No: $91,170 against $99,420 nationally, 8% less.
Where does California rank for musician and singer pay?
California ranks 13 of 28 states.
Which city in California pays musician and singers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $157,600 a year.
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.