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Musicians and Singers

General Information

Description

Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

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Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Job Outlook

Employment of musicians and singers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 20,800 openings for musicians and singers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Employment of musicians and singers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 20,800 openings for musicians and singers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 29%
  • Less than high school 19%
  • Master's degree 17%
  • High school 12%
  • Doctoral degree 9%
  • Some college 8%
  • Post-doctoral training 3%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

  • Fine Arts
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Philosophy and Theology
  • Communications and Media

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.