How Much Does a Vocalist Make Per Year? Average Vocalist Salary

How much a vocalist makes per year depends largely on the talent of the performer, the location of the performance and how many engagements the singer has. On average, a vocalist earns about $16,250 in Houston, TX and $23,800 in Dallas. In Chicago and Atlanta , a vocalist can make an average of over $36,000 while in Phoenix the salary is nearly $50,000. The highest paid vocalists on $52,600 work in New York-Manhattan.