How much does a musician and singer make in Los Angeles?
$110,600a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $53.16 an hour or $9,214 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.16
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 3,230
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| San Francisco, CA | $157,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $106,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $102,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $94,540 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $84,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,350 |
| Oxnard, CA | $78,830 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $73,150 |
| Vallejo, CA | $70,410 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $68,890 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,700 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $137,600 |
| Producer and Director | $131,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $124,600 |
| Actor | $115,000 |
| Camera Operator | $107,600 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $106,900 |
| Lighting Technician | $105,000 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $103,100 |
| Craft Artist | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $53.16 ($110,600 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $110,600 against $99,420 nationally, 11% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $91,170, so Los Angeles pays 21% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for musician and singer pay?
23 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.