How much does a musician and singer make in Madison?
$68,930a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $33.14 an hour or $5,744 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.14
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $128,000 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $81,600 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,180 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,840 |
| Art Director | $83,650 |
| Music Director and Composer | $79,870 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,510 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $72,720 |
| Writer and Author | $68,760 |
| Producer and Director | $68,350 |
| Editor | $66,920 |
| Broadcast Technician | $65,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $33.14 ($68,930 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $68,930 against $99,420 nationally, 31% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $76,150, so Madison pays 9% less.
Where does Madison rank for musician and singer pay?
62 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.