How much does a musician and singer make in Chicago?
$110,600a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $53.16 an hour or $9,214 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.16
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 1,050
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Peoria, IL | $81,580 |
| St. Louis, MO | $81,580 |
| Davenport, IA | $74,150 |
| Springfield, IL | $64,150 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $113,000 |
| Art Director | $104,600 |
| Camera Operator | $102,400 |
| Broadcast Technician | $96,060 |
| Technical Writer | $89,960 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $89,620 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $85,400 |
| Producer and Director | $85,040 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $83,200 |
| Editor | $80,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $53.16 ($110,600 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $110,600 against $99,420 nationally, 11% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $110,500, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for musician and singer pay?
22 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.