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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 771 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 666 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 721 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 662 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 655 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,637 | $14.73 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $29,843 | $14.35 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $28,744 | $13.82 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $28,720 | $13.81 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $28,451 | $13.68 | +3.7% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 22 | 3% |
| 2 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 51 | 1% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 33 | 1% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 20 | 1% |
| 5 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 17 | 1% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 10 | 1% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 8 | 1% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 5 | 1% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 102 | 0% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 89 | 0% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 45 | 0% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 36 | 0% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 27 | 0% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 27 | 0% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 15 | 0% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 10 | 0% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 9 | 0% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 5 | 0% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 2 | 0% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubuque | 1 | 2% | $23,740 |
| 2 | Littleton | 1 | 2% | $30,588 |
| 3 | Southington | 1 | 2% | $35,586 |
| 4 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $30,688 |
| 5 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $23,558 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $22,728 |
| 7 | Scottsdale | 1 | 0% | $24,538 |
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Uziel Colón Ramos: Find a way in and take it. Most likely, the jobs available won’t be what you expected once you are done with school. The market can be somewhat unpredictable, and the music industry is an ever-changing one. However, there is an opportunity waiting for you; you must look for it. Apply to the jobs you want and to ones that are in the vicinities. Then say yes! Once you get the new job jitters, go back, and review your notes from school, ask a friend, or use online resources to better prepare you for your first few days. Get ready to impress them, but don’t forget kindness and professionalism. Also, you will have an incredible source of knowledge in friends and family; take them out for a coffee and pick their brain. You will be surprised how many people will lend a hand if you ask them. Technology has taken communication to another level, but still nothing replaces the effectiveness of a face-to-face meeting.
Uziel Colón Ramos: Many processes will start to be automated as AI becomes more prevalent in the music industry. Start using it in your musical endeavors and keep up to date with its progress. Be willing to change and adapt. Music writing, composing, and publishing will continue to be important as many visual medias (and even apps and software) will continue to be produced and will need new music. Also, production and artist/brand development will continue to be strong as the market continues to be decentralized. There’s also no money to be made in music sales for the ones at the end of the ladder, so live music performances (in person or virtually) is where is at.
Sam Stauff: Say yes to every opportunity in music / music production. Every gig and person you meet in the field will lead to more work if you do a good job. Say yes, ask questions if you don't know how to do something, show up on time and with a great attitude and you can't fail! Read manuals do the research on whatever the gig is!
Sam Stauff: Audio production used to be just audio but now we are seeing visual arts become a part of the producer's role. Video editing, social media, WebDesign, merch posters you will need to be able to do all of that for yourself if you are an artist. If you can help your artists do these things as well you will become more valuable.