How much does a musician and singer make in North Carolina?
$120,600a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in North Carolina. That is $57.96 an hour or $10,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.96
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $131,800 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $122,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $99,510 |
| Greensboro, NC | $92,170 |
| Durham, NC | $59,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for musician and singers.
| 1. Nevada | $136,200 |
| 2. North Carolina | $120,600 |
| 3. Minnesota | $111,600 |
| 4. Illinois | $110,500 |
| 5. Hawaii | $109,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $57.96 ($120,600 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $120,600 against $99,420 nationally, 21% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for musician and singer pay?
North Carolina ranks 2 of 28 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays musician and singers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $131,800 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.