What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Background Singer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Background Singer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Cupertino, CA and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $132,641 $11,053 $2,550 $63.77 Cupertino, CA $131,919 $10,993 $2,536 $63.42 Berkeley, CA $130,924 $10,910 $2,517 $62.94 San Carlos, CA $129,111 $10,759 $2,482 $62.07 Sitka, AK $128,811 $10,734 $2,477 $61.93 San Francisco, CA $125,977 $10,498 $2,422 $60.57 Stanford, CA $125,795 $10,482 $2,419 $60.48 Sunnyvale, CA $125,494 $10,457 $2,413 $60.33 Livermore, CA $125,422 $10,451 $2,411 $60.30 San Jose, CA $125,165 $10,430 $2,407 $60.18

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Q: How much does a Background Singer make?

The average annual pay for a background singer in the United States is $106,926 a year — that works out to approximately $51.41 an hour. The middle 80% of Background Singers earn between $70,000 (10th percentile) and $151,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Background Singer Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Background Singer in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Cadence Academy at $25,753 (24.1%) above Background Singer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cadence Academy $81,173 $6,764 $1,561 $39.03 Afternoon School Teacher $57,056 $4,754 $1,097 $27.43 Associate Teacher $41,749 $3,479 $802 $20.07 Infant Lead Teacher $35,054 $2,921 $674 $16.85 Home Daycare $31,992 $2,666 $615 $15.38

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Background Singer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$106,926

Columbus

Ohio

$103,279

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How much does a Background Singer make?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Background Singer in the United States is $106,926 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $51.41 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,056/week or $8,910/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $166,000 and as low as $44,500, the majority of Background Singer salaries currently range between $84,500 (25th percentile) to $125,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $151,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Background Singer varies greatly (by as much as 41000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Background Singer in your area makes on average $103,279 per year, or $3,647 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $106,926. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Background Singer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Background Singer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Background Singer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Background Singer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $23,998 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $25,715 (24.0%) above the $106,926 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Background Singer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Background Singer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$132,641	$11,053	$2,550	$63.77
Cupertino, CA	$131,919	$10,993	$2,536	$63.42
Berkeley, CA	$130,924	$10,910	$2,517	$62.94
San Carlos, CA	$129,111	$10,759	$2,482	$62.07
Sitka, AK	$128,811	$10,734	$2,477	$61.93
San Francisco, CA	$125,977	$10,498	$2,422	$60.57
Stanford, CA	$125,795	$10,482	$2,419	$60.48
Sunnyvale, CA	$125,494	$10,457	$2,413	$60.33
Livermore, CA	$125,422	$10,451	$2,411	$60.30
San Jose, CA	$125,165	$10,430	$2,407	$60.18

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Background Singer Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Background Singer job category, we found that Cadence Academy jobs have average salaries similar than Background Singer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cadence Academy	$81,173	$6,764	$1,561	$39.03
Afternoon School Teacher	$57,056	$4,754	$1,097	$27.43
Associate Teacher	$41,749	$3,479	$802	$20.07
Infant Lead Teacher	$35,054	$2,921	$674	$16.85
Home Daycare	$31,992	$2,666	$615	$15.38

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Infographic detailing Background Singer salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $106,926 per year or $51.41 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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