Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers

Significant Points

Part-time schedules and intermittent unemployment are common; many musicians supplement their income with earnings from other sources.
Aspiring musicians begin studying an instrument or training their voices at an early age.
Competition for jobs is keen; those who can play several instruments and perform a wide range of musical styles should enjoy the best job prospects.

Area and Industry employment and wages
Music directors and composers: (Area) (Industry)
Musicians and singers: (Area) (Industry)

Also see Musicians, singers, and related workers in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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See the Occupational Outlook Handbook in print.