Musicians & Singers

Also Called: Musician, Orchestra Musician, Singer, Vocalist

Bachelor's degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$33,322

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Musicians & Singers do

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

  • Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
  • Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
  • Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
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Work Context

  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Physical Proximity
  • Contact With Others
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Microphones
  • Accessories for stringed instruments
  • Musical instrument effects unit
  • Drum stick
  • Zither

Technology

Web page creation and editing software
Blogging software
Facebook
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Music or sound editing software
Avid Technology Pro Tools
iZotope Ozone

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coordination
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
English language
Communications
multimedia

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Actors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Musical Instrument Repairers & Tuners

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Talent Directors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Academy of Vocal Arts

    Philadelphia, PA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Persistence
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Self Control

Values

  • Relationships
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hearing and Speech
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Musicians & Singers across the country typically make.

$16.02 / hour
$33,322 /year

Entry Level

$39.14 / hour
$81,411 /year

Median Level

$102.98 / hour
$0 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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