Musician salary in United States

The average salary for a Musician is $52,780 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 11, 2026.

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Musician salaries typically range between a low of $32,259 and a high of $86,355 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Musician include Los Angeles, CA at $53,627 per year, Long Beach, CA at $53,411 per year, and Pasadena, CA at $53,411 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Musician include YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability ($312,000 per year) and Silverstar ($234,000 per year).