Entry Level Salary for Musicians

Musicians play instruments for live audiences and in recording studios. They perform in a variety of styles, such as classical, jazz, opera, hip-hop, and rock. Find more career information.

The average salary for an entry level Musician is $41,425. An experienced Musician makes about $52,349 per year.

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    Clinical Research Associate (Sample Management) Science & Research Columbus, Ohio, US Added - 12/08/2026 Pay Rate Low: 26 | Pay Rate High: 29 Research Associate...

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    IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our economy, moving.

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