Wealthiest
Photo of Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. In 2022, Mariah Carey's net worth is estimated to be $350 million dollars.

March 29, 2022

Words by Matthew Taylor

Mariah Carey Net Worth

$350 million

Est. Range $271M - $429M

Medium Confidence

Mariah Carey is an American singer and songwriter who is known for her five-octave vocal range and melismatic singing style. She rose to fame in 1990 with her eponymous debut album and has since released nineteen studio albums, including the bestselling album of all time, Music Box. Carey has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards, and fifteen Billboard Music Awards.

You vs. Mariah Carey

How long would it take you to earn as much as Mariah Carey?

Richest Musicians

From rock stars to jazz musicians, musicians are performers at heart. However, for most, music isn’t a very lucrative career at all. In the United States, the average musician earns only $35,300 annually from their music career, counting income from a variety of sources. For most, performing and teaching make up the majority of the amount and most need side gigs (or day jobs) to make ends meet.

However, for the lucky few, music is more than a vocation – and it does more than just pay the bills. It propels them to stardom and with the associated royalties and endorsement opportunities, they’ll have more money than they’ll ever need. Not only can they dress up in leather pants or skin-tight dresses and perform around the world, but they can keep earning money on every track they sell.

Yes, record labels can be tough and the changes in the music industry and the pandemic have hit musicians in the pocket. However, there are still many musicians with more money than they know what to do with. And, of course, fame gives them the opportunity to earn more through photo appearances and product endorsements, while licensing tracks for commercials and movies provide ongoing opportunities. And, due to royalty laws, musicians can keep earning money on their songs long after they’ve died.

Buying Power

Mariah Carey's net worth of 350 million can buy...

11111x
Rolex GMT Master II
Priced at $31,499
2662x
Tesla Model S
Priced at $131,440
573x
Prestige 420 yacht
Priced at $610,000

Methodology

The Wealthiest Index is a ranking of the world's richest people. In calculating Andre Agassi’s net worth, we strive to provide the most transparent calculations available with detailed analysis of how that Andre Agassi’s fortune was made. Each net worth figure is updated at regular intervals to reflect market movements.

Related

Photo of Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

Robert Dylan is an American singer-songwriter.

Photo of Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter.

Photo of Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand

Barbara Joan Streisand, known professionally as Barbra Streisand, is an American singer, actress, and filmmaker.

Photo of Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lynn "J.Lo" Lopez is an American singer, actress, and dancer.