How much does a musician and singer make in Dallas?
$79,000a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $37.98 an hour or $6,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.98
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Houston, TX | $82,510 |
| Austin, TX | $65,500 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
| Interior Designer | $65,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $37.98 ($79,000 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $79,000 against $99,420 nationally, 21% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $69,870, so Dallas pays 13% more.
Where does Dallas rank for musician and singer pay?
55 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.