How much does a musician and singer make in Cleveland?
$74,440a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $35.79 an hour or $6,204 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.79
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Dayton, OH | $123,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $104,000 |
| Toledo, OH | $92,170 |
| Columbus, OH | $61,090 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $95,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,270 |
| Technical Writer | $75,810 |
| Music Director and Composer | $74,370 |
| Editor | $73,850 |
| Producer and Director | $71,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,610 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $66,220 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $65,410 |
| Interior Designer | $62,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $35.79 ($74,440 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $74,440 against $99,420 nationally, 25% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $69,390, so Cleveland pays 7% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for musician and singer pay?
58 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.