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SOC 27-2042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS

Musicians and Singers — Washington

Washington · 1 metro areas compared

$46.55 /hour
750jobs in area

The median wage for Musicians and Singers in Washington is — per year..

The next ten years

Projected to grow more slowly than average

Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
+1.1%
Openings per year
19,400
Typical entry-level education
No formal educational credential
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.

46.8% of people in this occupation work for themselves.

Projections are published nationally only. This is the outlook for the occupation across the United States, not a measurement for Washington.

Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.

Salary overview

The median wage for Musicians and Singers in Washington is — per year.

Employment stands at 750, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally.

Percentile breakdown

Annual wages by percentile · Washington · May 2025
PercentileAnnualvs US median

Why the average earner is usually not a typical earner

Highest-paying metro areas in Washington

Median annual wage for Musicians and Singers, by metro area
#Metro areaMedianJobsRelative
1Seattle—540

Key takeaways

  • The median wage is — per year.
  • The area has 750 jobs in this occupation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median wage for Musicians and Singers in Washington?

The median annual wage is —, or $46.55 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.

How many jobs are there in this occupation here?

The survey estimates 750 jobs in this occupation in Washington. Self-employed workers are not included.

Source and methodology

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.

Musicians and Singers in Washington Earn $46.55 an Hour (2025) | Salary Explorer