How much does John Mellencamp - Hurts So Good (Official Music Video) make on YouTube?
John Mellencamp - Hurts So Good (Official Music Video) · by JohnMellencampVEVO
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
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Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
257,599
257.60K
|
$206.08 | |
|
January 2026
|
295,778
295.78K
|
$236.62 | |
|
February 2026
|
284,720
284.72K
|
$227.78 | |
|
March 2026
|
286,578
286.58K
|
$229.26 | |
|
April 2026
|
299,881
299.88K
|
$239.90 | |
|
May 2026
|
294,222
294.22K
|
$235.38 | |
|
June 2026
|
292,725
292.73K
|
$234.18 | |
|
July 2026
|
361,722
361.72K
|
$289.38 | |
|
August 2026
|
304,888
304.89K
|
$243.91 | |
|
September 2026
|
325,593
325.59K
|
$260.47 | |
|
October 2026
|
52,977
52.98K
|
$42.38 | |
| Total | 3,056,683 | $2,445.35 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.