How much does a musician and singer make in New York?
$137,900a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $66.29 an hour or $11,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.29
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 4,410
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Buffalo, NY | $115,300 |
| Albany, NY | $111,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $97,470 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
| Fashion Designer | $99,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $66.29 ($137,900 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $137,900 against $99,420 nationally, 39% more.
Where does New York rank for musician and singer pay?
4 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.