Median / Average Pay ($)
- $26.41 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $20.94 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $23.19 / hour (Talent.com)
- $26.28 / hour (Indeed.com)
Services Provided
- Live – Performing in front of an audience during television shows, plays, movies, or other live events, including acts by magicians, dancers, singers, actors, and speakers.
- Private – Delivering themed performances for weddings or corporate functions, featuring DJs, bands, motivational speakers, and other event entertainers.
- Digital – Providing live or recorded performances through digital platforms such as streaming services, podcasts, and social media.
- Themed – Engaging live or online audiences with themed performances, such as a costumed performer in a haunted house or a mentalist at an amusement park.
- Educational and Cultural – Enriching audiences through teaching, coaching, demonstrations, historical reenactments, poetry, motivational speaking, etc.