What are the main factors that influence a Performer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Performer?

Performer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Performer roles are District of Columbia $59,649, California $59,422, Massachusetts $58,630. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Performer roles make?

Salaries for Performer level roles vary by specialization: Street Performer: $66,673; Actor/Performer: $64,845; Entertainment Performer: $64,099; Presenter Teacher Performer: $54,217; Circus Performer: $52,462.

Performer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Performer make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Performer in Rhode Island is $55,856 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Performer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,245
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,918 to $68,098
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,960

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Performer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,098	$5,675	$1,310	$33
Average	$55,856	$4,655	$1,074	$27
25th Percentile	$44,918	$3,743	$864	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Performer Salaries

A Performer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Performer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Performers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,649.
California: $59,422.
Massachusetts: $58,630.

District of Columbia $59,649 California $59,422 Massachusetts $58,630 Washington $58,415 New Jersey $58,393 Alaska $58,318 Connecticut $57,574 New York $57,273

Hawaii $56,308 Rhode Island $55,856 Maryland $55,549 Minnesota $55,129 Colorado $54,967 Illinois $54,913 Oregon $54,708 Delaware $54,557

New Hampshire $54,463 Virginia $54,250 Pennsylvania $53,631 Nevada $53,318 North Dakota $53,216 Michigan $53,054 Wisconsin $52,995 Vermont $52,877

Texas $52,548 Maine $52,526 Arizona $52,494 Ohio $52,456 Georgia $51,961 Indiana $51,713 Wyoming $51,664 Utah $51,589

Iowa $51,557 Kansas $51,298 Louisiana $51,223 North Carolina $51,196 Missouri $51,185 Florida $50,975 Montana $50,862 Nebraska $50,754

Kentucky $50,695 South Carolina $50,479 Tennessee $50,345 Idaho $50,291 New Mexico $49,897 Oklahoma $49,811 Alabama $49,493 South Dakota $48,960

Arkansas $48,669 West Virginia $48,513 Mississippi $48,044

Top Paying Cities for Performers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $56,554
Albion: $56,076
Ashaway: $56,447

Adamsville, RI $56,554 Albion, RI $56,076 Ashaway, RI $56,447 Barrington, RI $55,929 Block Island, RI $56,240 Bradford, RI $56,413 Bristol, RI $56,144 Carolina, RI $56,320

Charlestown, RI $56,340 Chepachet, RI $56,228 Clayville, RI $56,071 Coventry, RI $56,074 West Greenwich, RI $56,229 East Greenwich, RI $56,036 Exeter, RI $56,213 Fiskeville, RI $55,927

Forestdale, RI $56,358 Foster, RI $56,198 Glendale, RI $56,363 Greene, RI $56,272 Greenville, RI $55,949 Harmony, RI $56,021 Harrisville, RI $56,339 Hope, RI $55,963

Hope Valley, RI $56,397 Hopkinton, RI $56,472 Jamestown, RI $56,283 Kenyon, RI $56,313 Little Compton, RI $56,545 Manville, RI $56,150 Mapleville, RI $56,239 Newport, RI $56,340

Middletown, RI $56,364 North Kingstown, RI $56,133 North Scituate, RI $56,022 Oakland, RI $56,300 Pascoag, RI $56,376 Pawtucket, RI $55,845 Central Falls, RI $55,870 Cumberland, RI $56,187

Lincoln, RI $55,926 Portsmouth, RI $56,334 Prudence Island, RI $56,218 Rockville, RI $56,463 Saunderstown, RI $56,249 Shannock, RI $56,316 Slatersville, RI $56,359 Slocum, RI $56,247

Tiverton, RI $56,505 Wakefield, RI $56,297 Kingston, RI $56,276 Narragansett, RI $56,313 Peace Dale, RI $56,290 Warren, RI $56,073 Warwick, RI $55,917 Westerly, RI $56,460

West Kingston, RI $56,293 West Warwick, RI $55,985 Wood River Junction, RI $56,374 Woonsocket, RI $56,362 North Smithfield, RI $56,233 Wyoming, RI $56,316 Providence, RI $55,829 Cranston, RI $55,836

North Providence, RI $55,843 East Providence, RI $55,833 Riverside, RI $55,850 Rumford, RI $55,842 Smithfield, RI $55,956 Johnston, RI $55,862

Performer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Performer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$44,918

Average $55,856/year

$68,098

$3,743

Average $4,655/month

$5,675

$864

Average $1,074/week

$1,310

$22

Average $27/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,098	$5,675	$1,310	$33
Average	$55,856	$4,655	$1,074	$27
25th Percentile	$44,918	$3,743	$864	$22

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