How much does a musician and singer make in Seattle?
$96,820a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $46.55 an hour or $8,069 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.55
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
| Fashion Designer | $85,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $46.55 ($96,820 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $96,820 against $99,420 nationally, 3% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $96,820, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for musician and singer pay?
35 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.