Musicians and Singers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for musicians and singers in the United States was — ($47.80 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | — | $20.35 |
| 25th | — | $27.57 |
| Median | — | $47.80 |
| 75th | — | $75.33 |
| 90th | — | $132.56 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 27-2042
- Total U.S. employment: 36,180
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 36,180 musicians and singers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Musicians and Singers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | $23.79 | — | 190 |
| Arizona | — | — | — | 410 |
| Arkansas | — | — | — | 110 |
| California | — | $43.83 | — | 6,840 |
| Colorado | — | $46.27 | — | 420 |
| Connecticut | — | $50.75 | — | 520 |
| District of Columbia | — | — | — | 200 |
| Florida | — | $50.47 | — | 2,130 |
| Georgia | — | — | — | 540 |
| Hawaii | — | $52.59 | — | 740 |
| Illinois | — | $53.12 | — | 1,300 |
| Indiana | — | $39.92 | — | 400 |
| Iowa | — | $35.65 | — | 250 |
| Kansas | — | $28.64 | — | 260 |
| Kentucky | — | — | — | 130 |
| Louisiana | — | — | — | 150 |
| Maine | — | $35.76 | — | 30 |
| Maryland | — | $38.97 | — | 570 |
| Massachusetts | — | $38.92 | — | 680 |
| Michigan | — | $36.63 | — | 1,340 |
| Minnesota | — | $53.64 | — | 540 |
| Mississippi | — | — | — | 80 |
| Missouri | — | $39.22 | — | 620 |
| Montana | — | $46.84 | — | 260 |
| Nevada | — | $65.46 | — | 260 |
| New Jersey | — | — | — | 570 |
| New Mexico | — | $45.14 | — | 60 |
| New York | — | — | — | 5,470 |
| North Carolina | — | $57.96 | — | 750 |
| Ohio | — | $33.36 | — | 1,760 |
| Oklahoma | — | — | — | 280 |
| Oregon | — | — | — | 1,310 |
| Pennsylvania | — | — | — | 1,160 |
| South Carolina | — | $19.27 | — | 330 |
| Tennessee | — | — | — | 1,860 |
| Texas | — | $33.59 | — | 1,430 |
| Utah | — | $21.98 | — | 230 |
| Vermont | — | $21.82 | — | 30 |
| Virginia | — | $50.60 | — | 400 |
| Washington | — | $46.55 | — | 750 |
| Wisconsin | — | $36.61 | — | 380 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for musicians and singers?
The median annual wage for musicians and singers is — ($47.80 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays musicians and singers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many musicians and singers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 36,180 musicians and singers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do musicians and singers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $47.80. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.