Many musicians belong to the American Federation of Musicians union. Professional singers often belong to the Associated Actors and Artists of America. Wages Indiana Wages Wages for musicians and other music-related occupations vary widely. Wages depend upon many factors such as training, experience, talent, type of work, and work setting. National Wages Earnings vary by professional reputation, place of employment, and number of hours worked.
Some musicians work for one employer, such as a symphony orchestra, for the entire year.
Many other musicians experience long periods of unemployment between jobs. When they are employed, it often is only part time. Thus the earnings for musicians are often lower than for workers in other occupations. In addition, those who do not work steadily for one employer often cannot qualify for unemployment. As a result, many musicians give private lessons or have second jobs to support themselves.