Median / Average Pay ($)
- $42.45 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $21.56 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $27.53 / hour (Zippia.com)
Services Provided
- Live Performance – Providing musician services including transportation, soundchecking, concert performance, and post-show tear down.
- Production – Working in studio to create a songwriter or band’s production; includes composing parts, playing overdubs, helping with arrangement.
- Scoring – Creating custom scores for soloists or ensembles, including pieces for movies, video games, theatre, television, etc.
- Education – Providing group or private instrument lessons, teaching courses on theory, organizing recitals and events.
- Private Events – Supplying the entertainment for weddings, corporate galas, or birthdays, often preparing specialized set lists catered to the client’s preferences.
- Songwriting – Creating original compositions for a fee to be performed by other singers/artists, usually paid in conjunction with certain royalties.