Median / Average Pay ($)
- $24.61 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $20.94 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $18.00 / hour (Talent.com)
- $25.03 / hour (Indeed.com)
Services Provided
- Live – Performing in front of an audience during television shows, plays, movies, or other live events; this includes magicians, dancers, singers, actors, and speakers.
- Private – Delivering themed performances for occasions such as weddings or corporate functions by DJs, bands, and other event entertainers such as costumed characters and goal-driven performers (motivational speakers).
- Digital – Providing audience interactions and live or recorded performances using digital platforms like streaming, podcasts, and social media.
- Themed – Engaging live crowds and online audiences with relevant, enjoyable, and impactful performances, featuring a theme such as a costumed performer in a haunted house, esports commentators during a gaming event, or a mentalist at an amusement park.
- Educational and Cultural – Teaching, coaching, demonstrating, or otherwise enriching an audience’s experience with storytelling, historical reenactments, poetry, or motivational speakers.