Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.
Musicians and Singers
SOC: 27-2042 O*NET: 27-2042.00
Median Salary
N/A
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 1.1%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
19.4
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Bachelor's degree or higher
Job Zone 4
Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.
What does a Musicians and Singers do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$0
10th percentile
Early Career
$0
25th percentile
Median
$0
50th percentile
Experienced
$0
75th percentile
Top Earners
$0
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$0
25th
$0
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$0
Mean: $0
75th
$0
90th
$0
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $0 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $0 and $0
- •Salary spread is 0.0% around the median, showing low variation
- •Total national employment: 38,350 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:169,800
Top Industries
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries63.3%
Performing Arts Companies55.8%
Other Services (except Public Administration)19.9%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+1.1%
Annual Openings:19,400
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)169,800
Current
2034 (Projected)171,600
+1.1%
+1,800
Employment Change
+1.1%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Musicians and Singers professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 44 locations
New York
6,070 jobs$02.56x
Illinois
2,140 jobs$01.42x
Tennessee
1,980 jobs$02.43x
Florida
1,880 jobs$00.77x
Pennsylvania
1,400 jobs$00.94x
Ohio
1,290 jobs$00.94x
Texas
1,100 jobs$00.32x
Michigan
1,050 jobs$00.96x
Maryland
790 jobs$01.15x
Oregon
790 jobs$01.62x
Hawaii
750 jobs$04.88x
Massachusetts
730 jobs$00.81x
Missouri
700 jobs$00.97x
Virginia
700 jobs$00.69x
Georgia
690 jobs$00.57x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
Standard growth expectations for this occupation
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Speaking
100%
#2
Active Listening
90%
#3
Monitoring
80%
#4
Reading Comprehension
70%
#5
Social Perceptiveness
60%
#6
Critical Thinking
50%
#7
Coordination
40%
Skills Overview
Speaking
advanced5.0
100%
Active Listening
advanced4.5
90%
Monitoring
intermediate4.0
80%
Reading Comprehension
basic3.5
70%
Social Perceptiveness
intermediate3.0
60%
Critical Thinking
basic2.5
50%
Coordination
basic2.0
40%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Speaking
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Active Listening
advancedImportance90%
skills
4.5/5.0
Monitoring
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Reading Comprehension
basicImportance70%
abilities
3.5/5.0
Social Perceptiveness
intermediateImportance60%
skills
3.0/5.0
Critical Thinking
basicImportance50%
abilities
2.5/5.0
Coordination
basicImportance40%
skills
2.0/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Nursing Assistants88%
5 shared skills
Security Guards88%
5 shared skills
Bus Drivers, School78%
5 shared skills
Parking Enforcement Workers78%
5 shared skills
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping78%
5 shared skills
Actors75%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Monitoring
Learn on the Job:
- →Social Perceptiveness
- →Critical Thinking
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Monitoring
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Speaking
- ★Active Listening
- ★Reading Comprehension
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Musicians and Singers
Technology Intensity
High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires advanced digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Proficiency with specialized softwareTechnical documentationData analysis toolsSystem integration
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
SAP software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Word
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
SAP software
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft Excel
Facebook
Microsoft Word
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
MODERATE
👥
Team Orientation
CONSTANT TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
FREQUENT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet moderate physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy constant team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
21
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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Operations & Execution (1)General Responsibilities (11)Documentation & Record-Keeping (5)Management & Supervision (1)Training & Development (2)Planning & Development (1)
1
Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Operations & Execution100% perform100%
2
Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities97% perform98%
3
Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping94% perform96%
4
Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities91% perform94%
5
Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities88% perform92%
6
Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Management & Supervision85% perform90%
7
Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Training & Development82% perform88%
8
Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities79% perform86%
9
Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities76% perform84%
10
Play from memory or by following scores.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on operations & execution activities
- •33% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Musicians and Singers
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Musicians and Singers professionals typically have a AES Holland code and highly value relationships
AArtistic
EEnterprising
SSocial
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Musicians and Singers
Dependability
CriticalDependability
Importance Level4.64
Attention to Detail
Very ImportantAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.48
Cooperation
Very ImportantCooperation
Importance Level4.27
Achievement/Effort
Very ImportantAchievement/Effort
Importance Level4.26
Persistence
Very ImportantPersistence
Importance Level4.24
Stress Tolerance
Very ImportantStress Tolerance
Importance Level4.16
Complete Work Styles Profile
Dependability
4.6
Attention to Detail
4.5
Cooperation
4.3
Achievement/Effort
4.3
Persistence
4.2
Stress Tolerance
4.2
Self-Control
4.1
Adaptability/Flexibility
4.0
Initiative
3.8
Social Orientation
3.7
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Bachelor's degree or higher
Typical duration: 4 years
Preparation Level
Job Zone 4
Considerable Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience needed
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Bachelor's degree or higher
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Training:
Significant preparation with related work experience
💼 Experience Requirement
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience needed
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Bachelor's degree in related field
- • Several years of work experience
- • Professional certifications often required
4
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Bachelor's degree in related fieldSeveral years of work experienceProfessional certifications often required
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