Career pathway

Singer

ANZSCO 211214

Employed

590

Part-time share

75%

Female share

53%

Median age

37 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Singers entertain by singing songs.

What they typically do

Studies and rehearses repertoire and musical scores prior to performances.
Plays music in recitals, as an accompanist, or as a member of an orchestra, band or other musical group, from score and by memory.
Performs music and songs according to interpretation, direction and style of presentation, using highly developed aural skills to reproduce music.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW

35.4%

VIC

25.6%

QLD

22.4%

9.1%

5.1%

TAS

1.4%

0.9%

ACT

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Singer.

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