How much does a musician and singer make in Philadelphia?
$111,900a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $53.80 an hour or $9,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.80
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $125,800 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Broadcast Technician | $103,200 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,530 |
| Technical Writer | $92,330 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,190 |
| Writer and Author | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $79,070 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,890 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,770 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $75,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $53.80 ($111,900 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $111,900 against $99,420 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for musician and singer pay?
19 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.