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$129K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+1%
Job Growth
38K+
Total Jobs
Perform music professionally in concerts, studios, and events. Play one or more musical instruments or sing, whether on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound and video recording.
$39K
Starting
$129K
Average
$219K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Music
Typically 4 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Arts & Communications
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+1%
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Pay range
$39K–$219K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+1%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
38K
in 2024
Little or no change
Demand expected to remain steady. Projected to grow from 38K to 39K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
BLS 'Musicians and Singers' (27-2042). Median hourly $42.45 (~$88,290/yr); range $18.68-$105.44/hr. 1% growth. **Most musicians work part-time; annualized hourly understates typical earnings.**