How much does a musician and singer make in Santa Maria?
$73,150a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $35.17 an hour or $6,096 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.17
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 50
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 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $84,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,350 |
| Oxnard, CA | $78,830 |
| Vallejo, CA | $70,410 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $68,890 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,700 |
Related jobs in Santa Maria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $109,500 |
| Fashion Designer | $108,200 |
| Technical Writer | $104,500 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $94,590 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $82,440 |
| Interior Designer | $78,960 |
| Graphic Designer | $78,500 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,450 |
| Producer and Director | $76,860 |
| Editor | $73,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $35.17 ($73,150 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
No: $73,150 against $99,420 nationally, 26% less.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $91,170, so Santa Maria pays 20% less.
Where does Santa Maria rank for musician and singer pay?
60 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.