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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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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Self-employed49.66%
  2. Private, not for profit30.93%
  3. Private, for profit17.13%
  4. State and local government1.58%
  5. Federal government0.14%

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

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
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Job Outlook

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Employment of musicians and singers is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032. Despite limited employment growth, about 22,600 openings for musicians and singers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most 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 & Interests

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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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.

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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

Knowledge

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

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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.