How much does a musician and singer make in Houston?
$82,510a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $39.67 an hour or $6,876 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.67
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Dallas, TX | $79,000 |
| Austin, TX | $65,500 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
| Music Director and Composer | $63,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $39.67 ($82,510 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $82,510 against $99,420 nationally, 17% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $69,870, so Houston pays 18% more.
Where does Houston rank for musician and singer pay?
49 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.