How much does a musician and singer make in Charleston?
$27,270a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $13.11 an hour or $2,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.11
- Vs. national median
- -73%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Charlotte, NC | $131,800 |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $88,610 |
| Art Director | $87,610 |
| Writer and Author | $78,000 |
| Interior Designer | $72,400 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,780 |
| Editor | $63,370 |
| Graphic Designer | $61,450 |
| Producer and Director | $61,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $58,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $13.11 ($27,270 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Charleston than the national average?
No: $27,270 against $99,420 nationally, 73% less.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $40,080, so Charleston pays 32% less.
Where does Charleston rank for musician and singer pay?
78 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.