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How much do touring artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for touring artist in the United States is $30.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a touring artist?

Touring artists are performers, such as musicians, dancers, or other entertainers, who travel from city to city or country to country to perform live shows for various audiences. Their work involves extensive travel, live performances at different venues, and often interacting with fans and the media. Touring artists may perform solo or as part of a group, and their tours can range from small local circuits to large international events. The role requires adaptability, stamina, and strong performance skills, as well as the ability to manage travel logistics and collaborate with others.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a touring artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Touring Artist, you need strong musical or performance skills, stage presence, and often formal training or significant experience in your artistic discipline. Familiarity with sound equipment, lighting systems, and tour logistics software is typically necessary. Excellent communication, adaptability, and resilience help artists engage with diverse audiences and navigate the challenges of constant travel. These skills ensure consistent, high-quality performances and successful management of the demanding touring lifestyle.

What are some common challenges touring artists face while balancing performance schedules and personal well-being?

Touring artists often encounter challenges such as managing fatigue from frequent travel, adapting to varying time zones, and maintaining a consistent performance level despite changing venues and audiences. Balancing personal well-being can be difficult due to irregular meal times, limited privacy, and time away from family or support networks. Many artists address these challenges by establishing routines, prioritizing rest, and leveraging support from tour managers and crew members to help maintain their health and performance quality while on the road.

What is the difference between Touring Artist vs Session Musician?

AspectTouring ArtistSession Musician
CredentialsOften professional musicians with performance experience, sometimes with formal music educationSimilar credentials; often experienced musicians with studio and live performance skills
Work EnvironmentPerforms live at concerts, tours nationally or internationallyRecords in studios or performs live for recordings, occasional touring
Employer & Industry UsageHired by artists, bands, or management for tours and live showsHired by recording studios, producers, or artists for recording sessions or live performances

While both Touring Artists and Session Musicians are skilled performers, Touring Artists primarily focus on live concert tours and stage performances, often traveling extensively. Session Musicians, on the other hand, mainly work in recording studios or for specific recording projects, with occasional live work. Both roles require strong musical skills and professionalism, but their work environments and primary responsibilities differ.

How to work for a touring artist?

To work for a touring artist, you can seek roles such as roadie, stagehand, or tour manager by applying through music industry job boards, networking at events, or contacting artist management companies. Relevant skills include technical knowledge of sound and lighting equipment, flexibility with travel schedules, and experience in live event production. Building a strong industry network and gaining experience in live performance settings can improve your chances of securing touring opportunities.
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Infographic showing various Touring Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 44% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,907 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Audio Engineer- PT - The Roxian

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Mckeesrocks, PA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


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7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 52 rated entertainment


Job description

Job Summary:
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE JOB
Audio is the backbone of a live performance. Our Audio Engineers make the show sound great as well as guide visiting techs through our systems. When all those elements are combined our guests and artists leave happy and wanting to return and experience it all again. Our engineers will see every genre of music and execute live performances flawlessly.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
  • Load-In, Set Up, and Load Out of artist's, Live Nation owned, and rental equipment

  • Mix front of house, monitors (wedge and IEM systems), patch, and cable management

  • Audio Systems support for touring artist's engineers.

  • Maintenance and repair of Live Nation owned audio equipment.

  • Availability for technical advance with Artist or Client's representatives.

  • Ensure proper care and use of all in-house, touring, and rental audio equipment.

  • Oversee and operate audio systems throughout the entire venue

  • Maintain a relationship with local & national audio vendors

  • Assist other production departments as needed and instructed

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
  • 3 years minimum Tour and Stage Production experience

  • Experience with professional audio systems and interfaces

  • A good understanding of other production elements (Lighting, Video)

  • Ability to multitask while maintaining a professional demeanor

  • Proficiency with all Microsoft applications

  • Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills

  • High School Diploma

Preferred:
  • College Degree

Physical Demands/Working Environment:
  • Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs

  • Work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and home life. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of
Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

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