Musicians and Singers Employment by State (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

Musicians and Singers data across 41 US states — 35,740 employed nationwide

Limited Salary Data: The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish detailed wage percentiles for Musicians and Singers in most states due to high income variance typical in arts and entertainment occupations. Employment figures are provided for all reporting states.
35,740
Total Employed (Nationwide)
41
States Reporting
California
Most Musicians and Singers Employed

Top 5 States by Employment

#1
California
6,840 employed
#2
New York
5,470 employed
#3
Florida
2,130 employed
#4
Tennessee
1,860 employed
#5
Ohio
1,760 employed

Musicians and Singers in All 41 States

# State Employment
1 California 6,840
2 New York 5,470
3 Florida 2,130
4 Tennessee 1,860
5 Ohio 1,760
6 Texas 1,430
7 Michigan 1,340
8 Oregon 1,310
9 Illinois 1,300
10 Pennsylvania 1,160
11 North Carolina 750
12 Washington 750
13 Hawaii 740
14 Massachusetts 680
15 Missouri 620
16 Maryland 570
17 New Jersey 570
18 Georgia 540
19 Minnesota 540
20 Connecticut 520
21 Colorado 420
22 Arizona 410
23 Indiana 400
24 Virginia 400
25 Wisconsin 380
26 South Carolina 330
27 Oklahoma 280
28 Kansas 260
29 Montana 260
30 Nevada 260
31 Iowa 250
32 Utah 230
33 District of Columbia 200
34 Alabama 190
35 Louisiana 150
36 Kentucky 130
37 Arkansas 110
38 Mississippi 80
39 New Mexico 60
40 Maine 30
41 Vermont 30

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Musicians and Singers are there in the United States?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are approximately 35,740 Musicians and Singers employed across 41 US states.

Which state employs the most Musicians and Singers?

California leads with 6,840 Musicians and Singers employed, followed by New York and Florida.

Why is salary data limited for Musicians and Singers?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey does not publish detailed salary percentiles for occupations with high income variance, small sample sizes, or non-standard compensation structures. Musicians and Singers often have variable incomes from freelance work, performances, and project-based pay, making standardized wage reporting difficult.

Data Source & Methodology

Employment and wage data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. Not all states report data for every occupation; some data points are suppressed to protect employer confidentiality.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS

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