Musicians and Singers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

What a musicians and singer does

Become a musicians and singer

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good musicians and singer

  • Talking to others.
  • Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
  • Understanding people's reactions.
  • Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Half of workers earn between $29 and $74 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $2,100 and $17,900 per year.
  • 30% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.

Part-time

  • The average hourly rate for part-time workers is $60 per hour with an average salary of $22,400 per year.

Musicians And Singer job outlook

  • There are 880 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 923 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

Multiple Jobs

  • 28% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
  • 44% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.

Growth rate by year

Education needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Programs to get you there

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