How much does a musician and singer make in San Diego?
$106,400a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $51.13 an hour or $8,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.13
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| San Francisco, CA | $157,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $110,600 |
| San Jose, CA | $102,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $94,540 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $84,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,350 |
| Oxnard, CA | $78,830 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $73,150 |
| Vallejo, CA | $70,410 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $68,890 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,700 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $126,100 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $123,200 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $118,800 |
| Technical Writer | $101,800 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $99,650 |
| Producer and Director | $99,520 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,180 |
| Film and Video Editor | $83,480 |
| Writer and Author | $82,590 |
| Fashion Designer | $82,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $51.13 ($106,400 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $106,400 against $99,420 nationally, 7% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $91,170, so San Diego pays 17% more.
Where does San Diego rank for musician and singer pay?
28 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.