How much does a musician and singer make in Illinois?
$110,500a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in Illinois. That is $53.12 an hour or $9,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.12
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $110,600 |
| Peoria, IL | $81,580 |
| St. Louis, MO | $81,580 |
| Davenport, IA | $74,150 |
| Springfield, IL | $64,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for musician and singers.
| 1. Nevada | $136,200 |
| 2. North Carolina | $120,600 |
| 3. Minnesota | $111,600 |
| 4. Illinois | $110,500 |
| 5. Hawaii | $109,400 |
| 6. Connecticut | $105,600 |
| 7. Virginia | $105,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $53.12 ($110,500 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $110,500 against $99,420 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Illinois rank for musician and singer pay?
Illinois ranks 4 of 28 states.
Which city in Illinois pays musician and singers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $110,600 a year.
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.