How much does a musician and singer make in St. Louis?
$81,580a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $39.22 an hour or $6,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.22
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| Kansas City, MO | $83,050 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $203,400 |
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $96,010 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $85,530 |
| Producer and Director | $82,750 |
| Technical Writer | $80,840 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,310 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $75,820 |
| Film and Video Editor | $72,300 |
| Camera Operator | $71,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $39.22 ($81,580 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $81,580 against $99,420 nationally, 18% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $81,580, so St. Louis pays 0% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for musician and singer pay?
52 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.