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Musicians and Singers is a notable career in the 27 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Musicians and Singers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 27-2042 |
| title | Musicians and Singers |
| onet code | 27-2042.00 |
| description | Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 27 |
| tot emp | 38,350 |
| a mean | N/A |
| a median | N/A |
| a pct10 | N/A |
| a pct25 | N/A |
| a pct75 | N/A |
| a pct90 | N/A |
| h mean | 55 |
| h median | 42 |
The day-to-day work of a musicians and singers typically centers on perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Speaking, Active Listening, and Monitoring. Across the top 7 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.16 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working musicians and singers, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (29.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 56% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for musicians and singers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Accompanist or Bandperson frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Musicians and Singers compares to others in the 27 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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