Musicians and Singers

SOC 27-2042 • View wages by state

Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)

The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).

Projected Growth

+1.1%

About average

Employment 2024

169,800

Projected 2034

171,600

Annual Openings

19,400

Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.

Wage Distribution (National, 2023)

10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.

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H-1B Employer Filings

Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.

H-1B employer filings for Musicians and Singers, DOL LCA data.
Employer	State	Filings	Median Wage
H-MUSIC&Arts Inc	CA	2	$114,400

Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.

Related Occupations in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media

Other occupations in the same SOC major group, ranked by national median wage.

Art Directors $106,500 Special Effects Artists and Animators $99,060 Producers and Directors $82,510 Technical Writers $80,050 Fashion Designers $79,290 Commercial and Industrial Designers $76,250 Editors $75,020 Artists and Related Workers, All Other $74,750

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