How much does a musician and singer make in San Luis Obispo?
$84,050a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $40.41 an hour or $7,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.41
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| San Francisco, CA | $157,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $110,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $106,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $102,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $94,540 |
| 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 Luis Obispo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Interior Designer | $78,000 |
| Producer and Director | $71,500 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $71,190 |
| Coach and Scout | $49,540 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $46,350 |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $45,840 |
| Floral Designer | $45,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in San Luis Obispo?
The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $40.41 ($84,050 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?
No: $84,050 against $99,420 nationally, 15% less.
How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $91,170, so San Luis Obispo pays 8% less.
Where does San Luis Obispo rank for musician and singer pay?
47 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.