How much does a musician and singer make in Indianapolis?
$86,450a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $41.56 an hour or $7,204 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.56
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Chicago, IL | $110,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $104,000 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $87,260 |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $88,040 |
| Technical Writer | $82,970 |
| Music Director and Composer | $81,770 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $72,960 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,450 |
| Interior Designer | $66,150 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $66,140 |
| Editor | $65,390 |
| Producer and Director | $61,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $41.56 ($86,450 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $86,450 against $99,420 nationally, 13% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $83,030, so Indianapolis pays 4% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for musician and singer pay?
45 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.