Highest-paying states for musicians and singers
Nevada leads at $136,157 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $136,157 | $55,182–$191,360 |
| North Carolina | $120,557 | $57,949–$131,934 |
| Minnesota | $111,571 | $64,813–$274,664 |
| Illinois | $110,490 | $45,386–$161,387 |
| Hawaii | $109,387 | $68,078–$134,035 |
| Connecticut | $105,560 | $63,586–$178,277 |
| Virginia | $105,248 | $52,000–$114,358 |
| Florida | $104,978 | $56,160–$221,437 |
| Montana | $97,427 | $52,915–$139,859 |
| Washington | $96,824 | $62,400–$134,971 |
| Colorado | $96,242 | $76,981–$125,819 |
| New Mexico | $93,891 | $54,600–$184,288 |
| California | $91,166 | $58,718–$156,666 |
| Indiana | $83,034 | $50,773–$107,058 |
| Missouri | $81,578 | $50,211–$103,272 |
| Maryland | $81,058 | $63,648–$124,134 |
| Massachusetts | $80,954 | $58,178–$131,435 |
| Michigan | $76,190 | $49,837–$110,386 |
| Wisconsin | $76,149 | $42,848–$105,331 |
| Maine | $74,381 | $69,618–$83,637 |
| Iowa | $74,152 | $46,779–$133,307 |
| Texas | $69,867 | $49,130–$125,882 |
| Ohio | $69,389 | $51,958–$126,443 |
| Kansas | $59,571 | $47,549–$174,990 |
| Alabama | $49,483 | $41,600–$55,411 |
| Utah | $45,718 | $38,251–$57,595 |
| Vermont | $45,386 | $44,054–$74,318 |
| South Carolina | $40,082 | $27,269–$99,507 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.