How much does a musician and singer make in San Francisco?
$157,600a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $75.75 an hour or $13,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.75
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $110,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $106,400 |
| 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 Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $165,200 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $136,800 |
| Technical Writer | $135,500 |
| Producer and Director | $130,600 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,300 |
| Fine Artist | $126,500 |
| Music Director and Composer | $113,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $110,800 |
| Film and Video Editor | $109,900 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $109,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $75.75 ($157,600 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $157,600 against $99,420 nationally, 58% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $91,170, so San Francisco pays 73% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for musician and singer pay?
3 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.