How much does a musician and singer make in Pittsburgh?
$125,800a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $60.47 an hour or $10,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.47
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $111,900 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $96,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,760 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,030 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $73,140 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $69,420 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $69,300 |
| Producer and Director | $65,640 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $63,480 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $62,730 |
| Editor | $62,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $60.47 ($125,800 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $125,800 against $99,420 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for musician and singer pay?
10 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.