Musicians and Singers

(NOC 5133)
+15.52%
 

What do Musicians and Singers do?

Musicians play one or more instruments. Singers sing musical arrangements.

How to become: Musicians and Singers

In general, you usually need a university degree, college diploma or other post-secondary specialized training in your area of work.

You may need experience and to be able to demonstrate directing, creative or performing skills.

You may need membership in a related guild or union.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 1 in 10 has a graduate degree.

Where to study for a career as: Musicians and Singers

University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Music | Music Bachelor
Bachelor of Arts | Music Bachelor; Co-op
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University of New South Wales
Sydney, AU

Related Program(s):
Music Bachelor; Honours
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Fine Arts Bachelor
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University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Music Bachelor; Honours
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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games Bachelor; Honours
Songwriting and Music Production Bachelor; Honours
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Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Photography (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Bachelor
Drawing (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts) Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Musicians and Singers make?

Low:
$31,200
Average:
$47,840
High:
$79,997

Job openings for Musicians and Singers

Job Seekers:
24,700
Job Openings:
27,400