Local Salary Info for Musicians & Singers
In Illinois:
- Workers on average earn $53.12 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $17.53 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $125.95 or more per hour.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $47.80 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $20.35 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $132.56 or more per hour.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.
Full Details
| Location | Hourly Low (10%) | Hourly QL (25%) | Hourly Median (50%) | Hourly QU (75%) | Hourly High (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $20.35 | $27.57 | $47.80 | $75.33 | $132.56 |
| Illinois | $17.53 | $21.82 | $53.12 | $77.59 | $125.95 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $17.08 | $22.00 | $53.16 | $82.08 | $131.40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $19.30 | $28.23 | $35.65 | $50.98 | $168.79 |
| Peoria, IL | $18.70 | $21.87 | $39.22 | $96.22 | $96.22 |
| Springfield, IL | $18.64 | $19.04 | $30.84 | $39.92 | $64.37 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $15.00 | $26.34 | $39.22 | $49.11 | $74.27 |