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Musicians and Singers
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · SOC 27-2042
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$58,552
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
22,400
Proj. Annual Openings
36,180
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure13.4%
Top Skills
1.Speaking
2.Active Listening
3.Monitoring
4.Reading Comprehension
5.Social Perceptiveness
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.
Common titles: Choir Member, Chorister, Gospel Singer, Musician, Opera Singer, Orchestra Musician
Representative Tasks
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Perform music for the public.
- •Study details of musical compositions.
- •Practice athletic or artistic skills.
- •Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
- •Train others on performance techniques.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
17.7%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 13.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 19% Bright |
| Median Salary | $58,552 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |