Music Careers

What kind of career should I expect if I enter the music industry?

When looking at any industry as a future career, first decide what you expect from a career.  You should also consider your priorities in life/career, such as money, flexibility, excitement, fulfillment, etc.

Top Earning Music Careers:  If money is a priority, then you might consider one of the following jobs in the music industry:  record producer, booking agent, film score producer, music arranger or orchestral musician.  Salaries will vary by location and ability level, but these fields are known to offer some of the best earnings.

Other options:  If your looking for a career that's more "hands on," then maybe you would be better suited as an art/drama/music teacher.  Salaries vary by location, but post-secondary salary could earn as high as $65,000/yr.  As a music composer or director you could expect to earn around $52,000/yr.  If you're interested in musical instrument repairs and tuning, expect to earn around $40,000/yr. 

(source: http://degreedirectory.org/articles/What_are_the_Best_Paying_Careers_in_the_Music_Industry.html)