How much does a musician and singer make in Kansas City?
$83,050a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $39.93 an hour or $6,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.93
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| St. Louis, MO | $81,580 |
Related jobs in Kansas City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $88,610 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,450 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $78,790 |
| Technical Writer | $76,590 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $69,820 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,050 |
| Writer and Author | $67,230 |
| Producer and Director | $66,470 |
| Editor | $65,180 |
| Interior Designer | $65,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Kansas City?
The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $39.93 ($83,050 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Kansas City than the national average?
No: $83,050 against $99,420 nationally, 16% less.
How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $81,580, so Kansas City pays 2% more.
Where does Kansas City rank for musician and singer pay?
48 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.