Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 27-2042.00
What the work is
Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.
On a typical day
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.
Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation.
What it pays
Job outlook
Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.
+4.7%
employment change in the Alamo region, 407 to 426 jobs · U.S. +1%
49
openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 19,400
407
employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 169,800
Typical entry education: No formal educational credential · Training: Long-term on-the-job training
Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
Speaking3.4
Active Listening3.3
Monitoring2.9
Social Perceptiveness3.1
Reading Comprehension2.9
Coordination3.1
Critical Thinking2.6
Service Orientation2.6
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
High school or less31%
Some college9%
Bachelor's degree30%
Master's degree17%
Doctoral or professional13%
Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.