Hot Jobs in the Music Industry - Hot Job Chart - Brief Article

Career World, April, 2002

Hot Jobs in the Music Industry

Making beautiful music takes lots of people. You could be one of them.
Competition will be keen, however, especially in urban areas.

Jobs and                            Minimum
Responsibilities                    Education

Sound Technician                    High school diploma or
sets up, takes down, and maintains  GED; college-level
sound systems                       training a plus

Recording Engineer
uses a "mixer" to control bass,     High school diploma
treble, and volume while a          or GED; college-level
recording of a performance is made  training a plus

Backup or Session
Musician or Vocalist                No minimum
accompanies a lead musician         requirements

DJ
plays music and hosts shows on      Most stations prefer a
radio stations, or works            bachelor's degree or
independently, playing music for    atleast some college.
special events

Jobs and                            Median
Responsibilities                    Salary (*)

Sound Technician                    $30,310
sets up, takes down, and maintains
sound systems

Recording Engineer
uses a "mixer" to control bass,     $30,310
treble, and volume while a
recording of a performance is made

Backup or Session
Musician or Vacalist                $36,740 (**)
accompanies a lead musician

DJ
plays music and hosts shows on      $9.52 per hour
radio stations, or works
independently, playing music for
special events

(*)Salaries are approximate and may vary depending on level of
experience and place of employment.

(**)Earnings are for salaried musicians and singers.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook