How much does a musician and singer make in Rochester?
$97,470a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $46.86 an hour or $8,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.86
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| New York, NY | $137,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $115,300 |
| Albany, NY | $111,900 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,100 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $87,570 |
| Music Director and Composer | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $83,030 |
| Technical Writer | $78,370 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $77,770 |
| Camera Operator | $76,700 |
| Editor | $76,620 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $71,740 |
| Writer and Author | $68,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $46.86 ($97,470 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $97,470 against $99,420 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Rochester rank for musician and singer pay?
34 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.