Musicians and Singers

Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 27-2042.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, Texas (no San Antonio figure is published for this career)

New workers start near n/a; experienced workers reach n/a. About 1,430 people do this job in Texas.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +4.7%; Alamo region, 407 to 426 jobs · U.S. +1%
Openings a year: 49; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 19,400
Employed in 2024: 407; in the Alamo region · U.S. 169,800

Typical entry education: No formal educational credential · Training: Long-term on-the-job training

6 programs, with the college that teaches each.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

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.
Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.
Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.
Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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