The job market for music majors offers diverse opportunities in various sectors, including education, performance, composition, production, and more. With the growing demand for music education and entertainment, the field continues to expand, offering promising career prospects for music program graduates.
Here are 10 potential jobs and salaries for music degree holders:
- Music teacher: $50,000
- Performer/artist: $40,000 to $100,000 (varies based on experience and venue)
- Composer/arranger: $45,000 – $70,000
- Music producer: $50,000 – $100,000
- Music therapist: $45,000 – $70,000
- Sound engineer: $40,000 – $80,000
- Arts administrator: $50,000 – $80,000
- Music director/conductor: $45,000 – $80,000
- Session musician: $50,000 – $100,000 (varies based on demand and projects)
- Music journalist/critic: $40,000 – $70,000
Salary and job projections come from national averages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources, including Glassdoor, Indeed, and industry-specific posts and publications. The data is meant to provide an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. These represent national averages and may vary by source and time frame collected. Actual salaries vary by region. Some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.
