How much does Blue Oyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (Official Audio) make on YouTube?
Blue Oyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (Official Audio) · by BlueOysterCultVEVO
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.
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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
|
899,193
899.19K
|
$719.35 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,099,060
1.10M
|
$879.25 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,110,644
1.11M
|
$888.52 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,114,522
1.11M
|
$891.62 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,109,506
1.11M
|
$887.60 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,194,741
1.19M
|
$955.79 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,098,121
1.10M
|
$878.50 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,150,904
1.15M
|
$920.72 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,339,643
1.34M
|
$1,071.71 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,252,852
1.25M
|
$1,002.28 | |
|
October 2026
|
325,508
325.51K
|
$260.41 | |
| Total | 11,694,694 | $9,355.76 |
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.