How much does a musician and singer make in Washington?
$133,600a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $64.25 an hour or $11,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.25
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for musician and singers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $92,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $64.25 ($133,600 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $133,600 against $99,420 nationally, 34% more.
Where does Washington rank for musician and singer pay?
7 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.