How much does a musician and singer make in Richmond?
$114,400a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $54.98 an hour or $9,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.98
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 78
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Washington, DC | $133,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $99,510 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $99,610 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,360 |
| Technical Writer | $79,200 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $78,030 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,730 |
| Writer and Author | $74,300 |
| Editor | $70,380 |
| Graphic Designer | $66,350 |
| Fine Artist | $62,000 |
| Producer and Director | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $54.98 ($114,400 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $114,400 against $99,420 nationally, 15% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $105,200, so Richmond pays 9% more.
Where does Richmond rank for musician and singer pay?
18 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.