How much does a musician and singer make in Columbus?
$61,090a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $29.37 an hour or $5,091 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.37
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Dayton, OH | $123,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $104,000 |
| Toledo, OH | $92,170 |
| Cleveland, OH | $74,440 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $92,580 |
| Technical Writer | $78,870 |
| Editor | $77,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $77,640 |
| Producer and Director | $76,930 |
| Writer and Author | $76,490 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,280 |
| Camera Operator | $72,540 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $67,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $29.37 ($61,090 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $61,090 against $99,420 nationally, 39% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $69,390, so Columbus pays 12% less.
Where does Columbus rank for musician and singer pay?
68 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.