The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Religious organizations
- Performing arts companies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow slower than average. New online music platforms provide more opportunities for musicians and singers. Many bands tour and need musicians and singers as backup artists.
Job prospects are best for the most talented musicians and singers.
Musicians and Singers (CIS 100387)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
5,667 Medium |
& |
-1.5% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
711 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
147 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
98 Small |
& |
-4.1% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,733 Medium |
& |
-1.8% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
342 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
50 Small |
& |
2.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
221 Small |
& |
1.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
29 Very few |
| Du Page County |
413 Medium |
& |
-2.4% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
51 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
112 Small |
& |
-1.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
45 Small |
& |
-4.4% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
58 Small |
& |
1.7% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Lake County |
193 Small |
& |
-6.2% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
23 Very few |
| McHenry County |
68 Small |
& |
-1.5% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
84 Small |
& |
1.2% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
135 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
260 Medium |
& |
-1.9% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
92 Small |
& |
-4.3% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
105 Small |
& |
0.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
243 Medium |
& |
-1.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
43 Small |
& |
-9.3% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
180 Medium |
& |
-3.9% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
146 Medium |
& |
-4.1% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
31 Very small |
& |
-3.2% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
209 Small |
& |
6.7% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| United States |
169,800 Large |
& |
1.1% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
19,400 Moderate |