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Entertainer salary
Average entertainer salary
$51,601
How much does an entertainer make?
The average entertainer salary in the United States is $51,601. Entertainer salaries typically range between $24,000 and $108,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for entertainers is $24.81 per hour.
Entertainer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Entertainers earn the highest average salary in Connecticut.
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Where can an Entertainer earn more?
Entertainer salary estimates from across the web
Average entertainer salary by state
Highest paying states for entertainers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $69,115 | $33.23 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $60,936 | $29.30 |
| 3 | Delaware | $68,485 | $32.93 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $67,560 | $32.48 |
| 5 | Nevada | $58,466 | $28.11 |
| 6 | Vermont | $61,724 | $29.68 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $60,779 | $29.22 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $65,563 | $31.52 |
| 9 | California | $63,342 | $30.45 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $65,328 | $31.41 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $69,863 | $33.59 |
| 12 | New York | $57,194 | $27.50 |
| 13 | Alaska | $68,445 | $32.91 |
| 14 | Virginia | $55,293 | $26.58 |
| 15 | Arizona | $52,123 | $25.06 |
| 16 | Ohio | $44,672 | $21.48 |
| 17 | Indiana | $47,576 | $22.87 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $47,516 | $22.84 |
| 19 | Maine | $53,204 | $25.58 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $49,293 | $23.70 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $50,855 | $24.45 |
| 22 | Michigan | $46,368 | $22.29 |
| 23 | Florida | $44,099 | $21.20 |
| 24 | Illinois | $46,696 | $22.45 |
| 25 | Maryland | $53,271 | $25.61 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $46,140 | $22.18 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $44,039 | $21.17 |
| 28 | Texas | $40,624 | $19.53 |
| 29 | Oregon | $40,861 | $19.64 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $39,791 | $19.13 |
| 31 | Utah | $38,344 | $18.43 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $40,832 | $19.63 |
| 33 | Alabama | $41,917 | $20.15 |
| 34 | Iowa | $41,880 | $20.13 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $42,239 | $20.31 |
| 36 | Washington | $39,488 | $18.98 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $41,472 | $19.94 |
| 38 | Missouri | $40,199 | $19.33 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $39,067 | $18.78 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $38,904 | $18.70 |
| 41 | Idaho | $38,083 | $18.31 |
| 42 | Kansas | $39,175 | $18.83 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $37,201 | $17.89 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $37,317 | $17.94 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $38,925 | $18.71 |
| 46 | Colorado | $37,696 | $18.12 |
| 47 | Montana | $32,496 | $15.62 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $35,036 | $16.84 |
| 49 | Georgia | $35,052 | $16.85 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $34,715 | $16.69 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $34,212 | $16.45 |
Highest paying cities for entertainers
The highest-paying cities for entertainers are New London, CT, Providence, RI, and Maywood, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New London, CT | $69,901 | $33.61 |
| 2 | Providence, RI | $68,908 | $33.13 |
| 3 | Maywood, CA | $62,911 | $30.25 |
| 4 | Newark, NJ | $60,557 | $29.11 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $57,086 | $27.45 |
| 6 | Portland, ME | $54,059 | $25.99 |
| 7 | Baltimore, MD | $53,436 | $25.69 |
| 8 | Sandusky, OH | $46,040 | $22.13 |
| 9 | Charlotte, NC | $45,399 | $21.83 |
| 10 | Tampa, FL | $44,584 | $21.43 |
| 11 | Greenville, MS | $40,758 | $19.60 |
| 12 | Metairie, LA | $39,502 | $18.99 |
| 13 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $38,973 | $18.74 |
| 14 | Myrtle Beach, SC | $38,581 | $18.55 |
Entertainer salary details
An entertainer's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an entertainer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $51,601 | $4,300 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Top companies hiring entertainers now:
Which companies pay entertainers the most?
Entertainer salaries at Catholic Health Care System and Live Nation Entertainment are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average entertainer salary at companies like The Walt Disney Company and Glory are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catholic Health Care System | $72,689 | $34.95 |
| 2 | Live Nation Entertainment | $56,623 | $27.22 |
| 3 | The Walt Disney Company | $52,422 | $25.20 |
| 4 | Glory | $43,108 | $20.73 |
| 5 | Luckie & Company | $40,229 | $19.34 |
| 6 | Binny's | $39,930 | $19.20 |
| 7 | House of Blues | $36,532 | $17.56 |
| 8 | MGM Resorts International | $32,960 | $15.85 |
| 9 | Churchill Downs | $32,632 | $15.69 |
| 10 | Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma | $30,622 | $14.72 |
| 11 | FAT CATS CAFE | $30,323 | $14.58 |
| 12 | Mad Science Group | $29,450 | $14.16 |
| 13 | Marriott International | $28,555 | $13.73 |
| 14 | Worlds of Fun | $24,920 | $11.98 |
| 15 | Cedar Fair | $24,426 | $11.74 |
| 16 | SeaWorld | $24,096 | $11.58 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Entertainer salary trends
The average entertainer salary has risen by $9,650 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average entertainer earned $41,951 annually, but today, they earn $51,601 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for entertainers over the last decade.
Compare entertainer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average entertainer salary over time
Compare entertainer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Entertainer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,600 | $24.81 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $49,600 | $23.84 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $47,100 | $22.63 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $46,000 | $22.14 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $44,800 | $21.54 | +2.1% |
Recently added entertainer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Florida Aquarium | Entertainer I | Tampa, FL | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Cedar Point | Castaway Christmas Live Entertainment | Toledo, OH | 12/16/2024 | $31,827 |
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | District Entertainment Center Staff | Durant, OK | 12/15/2024 | $31,305 |
| Branson Scenic Railway | Onboard Entertainer | Branson, MO | 12/10/2024 | $37,566 |
| Webmall.Us | Entertainment Position Available | Urban Honolulu, HI | 12/10/2024 | $70,800 |
| Live Nation Entertainment | Insomniac-Countdown NYE 2024 Seasonal Entertainer | San Bernardino, CA | 12/09/2024 | $33,392 |
| Insomniac Holdings | Insomniac-Countdown NYE 2024 Seasonal Entertainer | San Bernardino, CA | 12/07/2024 | $33,392 |
| Webmall.Us | Entertainment Position NOW Open | Santa Clara, CA | 12/06/2024 | $60,600 |
| Lombard Place Assisted Living & Memory Care | Entertainment Coord II | Lombard, IL | 12/05/2024 | $33,392 |
| Citrin Cooperman | Tax Experienced Staff-Entertainment Tax | Los Angeles, CA | 12/04/2024 | $60,000 |
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