Musicians & Singers vs Actors
Median pay is about $39k higher for Musicians & Singers. Both usually start with the same education: no formal credential.
marks the higher pay or growth. Education, difficulty and the AI rows depend on what you want, so they are not marked.
| Measure | Musicians & Singers | Actors |
|---|---|---|
| Pay | ||
| Median pay | $99,424, higher | $60,424 |
| Entry pay 25th percentile | $57,346, higher | $42,307 |
| Experienced pay 75th percentile | $156,686 | $203,736, higher |
| Outlook, 2025 to 2035 | ||
| Projected growth | +0.3% Stable, higher | 0.0% Stable |
| Openings a year | 17,400 | 6,300 |
| Getting in | ||
| Typical education | No formal credential | No formal credential |
| Difficulty modeled | 2.6 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 |
| AI | ||
| Displacement risk modeled | High | High |
| AI exposure modeled, percentile | 69th pct | 74th pct |
Skills
Both lean on the same top skills: speaking, active listening, monitoring, reading comprehension, critical thinking, writing.
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Pay and outlook: BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2025-2035). Skills: O*NET 30.3. Difficulty, displacement risk and AI exposure are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.