Career Profile, Salary & Job Outlook —
What does a Music Producer do?
Music Producers are a recording project’s creative and technical leader — managing studio time, providing coaching as well as assisting artists, while typically creating the song’s sound and structure.
How much does a this career make?
According to ZipRecruiter, Music Producers maintain a national hourly wage of $16-44 in 2021. This amounts to an average annual salary of $33,280 to $91,520 with the range widely depending on factors including skill and seniority level.
What impact does this career have towards the music industry?
Music Producers are crucial in the creation of music. They must have knowledge of theory and composition. Music has the power to culturally, morally, and emotionally influence society, and Music Producers shape the sound that resonates with listeners.
What is the job outlook for a Music Producer do?
Music revenue is forecasted to more than double to about $131 billion by 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities in the field (including Music Producers) are expected to grow at a rate of nine percent during the 2019-2029 decade (www.bls.gov).
How to kick-off your career:
- Read about the fundamentals of the music business.
- Study production equipment.
- Explore the Clive Davis Institute at NYU x Billboard’s Music Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Music Career Guide.
Learn from:
Ryan Leslie
Music Industry Essentials contributor, Recording Artist/Music Producer/CEO & Founder of SuperPhone
Related Careers:
Studio Engineer | Studio Maintenance Engineer | Mastering Engineer | Mixing Engineer | Audio Engineer
