How much does a musician and singer make in Massachusetts?
$80,950a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in Massachusetts. That is $38.92 an hour or $6,746 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.92
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $79,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for musician and singers.
| 14. Indiana | $83,030 |
| 15. Missouri | $81,580 |
| 16. Maryland | $81,060 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $80,950 |
| 18. Michigan | $76,190 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $76,150 |
| 20. Maine | $74,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $38.92 ($80,950 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $80,950 against $99,420 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for musician and singer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 17 of 28 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays musician and singers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $79,410 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.