# Musicians and Singers

SOC 27-2042. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/musicians-and-singers

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

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage not reported (middle half not reported–not reported; BLS May 2025)
- Ages 25-34: median $31,161; 62% hold a bachelor's or higher (Census ACS 2020-2024)
- Jobs 2025-35: 0.3%; ~17.4k openings a year; typical entry: No formal educational credential

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)
- Music: 54% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/music)
- Communications: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/communications, https://educationguide.com/degrees/communication-journalism-and-related-programs-other)
- Psychology: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/psychology)
- General Business: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/business)
- Drama And Theater Arts: 2% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/theatre, https://educationguide.com/degrees/arts-and-entertainment-management)
- Business Management And Administration: 2% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/business-administration)
- English Language And Literature: 2% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/english)
- Art And Music Education: 2%
- Mass Media: 2% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/broadcasting-digital-media)
- Film Video And Photographic Arts: 1% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/film-and-photography)

## Median wage by state

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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