Berklee has released the 2016 edition of Music Careers in Dollars and Cents. The survey is a comprehensive directory of salary ranges for U.S. music positions in performance, writing, business, audio technology, education and music therapy. Last updated in 2012, the report has been revised to reflect the evolving industry for which Berklee is preparing its students.
A new section, Digital/Streaming Media, details salaries for emerging career paths including:
• Social Media Specialist
• Director of Content
• Search Engine Optimization Specialist
• Licensing Manager
• Interaction Experience/User Interface Designer
Positions with six-figure earning potential include:
• Orchestra Musician and Conductor
• Artist Manager
• Music Attorney
• Booking Agent
• Concert Promoter
• Video Game Audio Director and Audio Tool Developer
• Live Sound (Front of House Engineer)
• Record Producer and Engineer
For more information and to view the study, visit berklee.edu/sites/default/files.
