How much does a musician and singer make in Dayton?
$123,900a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $59.56 an hour or $10,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.56
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $104,000 |
| Toledo, OH | $92,170 |
| Cleveland, OH | $74,440 |
| Columbus, OH | $61,090 |
Related jobs in Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $89,520 |
| Editor | $78,690 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $70,150 |
| Writer and Author | $64,690 |
| Technical Writer | $64,380 |
| Producer and Director | $64,230 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,010 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,900 |
| Graphic Designer | $61,030 |
| Interior Designer | $60,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $59.56 ($123,900 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $123,900 against $99,420 nationally, 25% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $69,390, so Dayton pays 79% more.
Where does Dayton rank for musician and singer pay?
13 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.