There are currently an estimated 169,800 music artists in the United States. The music artist job market is expected to grow by 1.1% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are music artists?
CareerExplorer rates music artists with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 1,800 music artists.
What’s the supply of music artists?
The music artist industry is concentrated in California, New York, Florida
Music Artist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Music Artists |
|---|---|
| California | 6,840 |
| New York | 5,470 |
| Florida | 2,130 |
| Tennessee | 1,860 |
| Ohio | 1,760 |
| Texas | 1,430 |
| Michigan | 1,340 |
| Oregon | 1,310 |
| Illinois | 1,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,160 |
| North Carolina | 750 |
| Washington | 750 |
| Hawaii | 740 |
| Massachusetts | 680 |
| Missouri | 620 |
| New Jersey | 570 |
| Maryland | 570 |
| Georgia | 540 |
| Minnesota | 540 |
| Connecticut | 520 |
| Colorado | 420 |
| Arizona | 410 |
| Indiana | 400 |
| Virginia | 400 |
| Wisconsin | 380 |
| South Carolina | 330 |
| Oklahoma | 280 |
| Kansas | 260 |
| Nevada | 260 |
| Montana | 260 |
| Iowa | 250 |
| Utah | 230 |
| District of Columbia | 200 |
| Alabama | 190 |
| Louisiana | 150 |
| Kentucky | 130 |
| Arkansas | 110 |
| Mississippi | 80 |
| New Mexico | 60 |
| Vermont | 30 |
| Maine | 30 |