Here are some factors that can affect a singer's salary:
* Experience: Singers with more experience typically command higher salaries.
* Skill: Singers with exceptional vocal skills, such as a wide vocal range, strong technique, and good intonation, are likely to make more money.
* Fame: Singers who are well-known and popular can command higher salaries than those who are less well-known.
* Genre: Singers who perform in popular genres, such as pop, rock, and country, typically make more money than those who perform in less popular genres.
* Location: Singers who perform in major metropolitan areas typically make more money than those who perform in smaller cities or towns.
* Union membership: Singers who are members of a union, such as the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), may be able to negotiate higher salaries.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for singers was $26.13 in May 2020. The top 10% of singers earned more than $91.43 per hour, while the bottom 10% earned less than $11.45 per hour.
Singers may also earn additional income from royalties, merchandise sales, and other sources.