How much does a musician and singer make in Maryland?
$81,060a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in Maryland. That is $38.97 an hour or $6,755 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.97
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $133,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $111,900 |
| Baltimore, MD | $90,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for musician and singers.
| 13. California | $91,170 |
| 14. Indiana | $83,030 |
| 15. Missouri | $81,580 |
| 16. Maryland | $81,060 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $80,950 |
| 18. Michigan | $76,190 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $76,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $38.97 ($81,060 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $81,060 against $99,420 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Maryland rank for musician and singer pay?
Maryland ranks 16 of 28 states.
Which city in Maryland pays musician and singers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $133,600 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.