How to become musicians and singerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
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National statistics
Top pay (est.)
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Top 10% —
Pay in 5 years
—est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
—est.
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Outlook score
63/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
30%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.3%
17K openings / yr
How to become musicians and singers
Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Musicians and Singers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsProcessing InformationThinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Important abilities
MemorizationOral ComprehensionHearing SensitivityNear VisionSpeech ClarityOral Expression
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as musicians and singers
Career-path guidance is being prepared.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.