Music Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for music graduates in performance, education, production, and therapy.

Avg. Median Salary

$70,526

Highest Paying

$90,360

Entry-Level

$46,420

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Music Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Producers and Directors	$90,360	$45,780 – $198,540	143,120
2	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$82,890	$48,010 – $284,570	12,620
3	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$77,640	$44,300 – $160,700	149,840
4	Music Directors and Composers	$73,710	$39,880 – $165,760	12,540
5	Sound Engineering Technicians	$73,130	$37,570 – $137,370	13,080
6	Recreational Therapists	$61,960	$40,990 – $100,420	14,930
7	Audio and Video Technicians	$58,100	$37,990 – $100,650	70,230
8	Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	$46,420	$31,220 – $71,600	5,380

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.