Musicians and Singers
SOC Code: 27-2042 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Musicians and Singers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area | $39,083 | $105,914 | $172,765 | $239,595 |
| Ponce, PR | $39,083 | $105,914 | $172,765 | $239,595 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $39,083 | $105,914 | $172,765 | $239,595 |
| Reno, NV | $58,219 | $117,957 | $177,674 | $237,411 |
| Carson City, NV | $58,219 | $117,957 | $177,674 | $237,411 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,677 | $107,598 | $169,520 | $231,442 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $144,643 | $172,390 | $200,117 | $227,864 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $42,973 | $103,896 | $164,819 | $225,742 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $57,533 | $112,986 | $168,418 | $223,870 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $43,971 | $103,501 | $163,010 | $222,539 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 1 | $52,000 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | $52,000 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.4 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.9 | |
| Active Learning | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 4.5 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Foreign Language | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | 2.5 |
| Communications and Media | 2.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.4 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 2.3 |
| Administration and Management | 2.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 29.1% |
| Less than high school | 19.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 17.1% |
| High school diploma | 12.1% |
| Post-first professional | 9.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 8.6% |
| Other | 3.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
- Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
- Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.
- Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.
- Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation.
- Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions.
- Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands.
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