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ANZSCO 211213Updated 2026-01-29
Musician (Instrumental)
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 211213OSCA 231633
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 55k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1050
Salary range: AUD 49k-AUD 60k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
30.7%
NSW
23.1%
VIC
19.7%
QLD
Education mix
35%
bachelor degree
21.7%
year 12
16%
Post graduate
Role overview
Musicians entertain by playing one or more musical instruments.
What you 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.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (35%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Performs music and songs according to interpretation, direction and style of presentation, using highly developed aural skills to reproduce music.
- • Plays music in recitals, as an accompanist, or as a member of an orchestra, band or other musical group, from score and by memory.
- • Studies and rehearses repertoire and musical scores prior to performances.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1050
Annual median: AUD 55k
Range: AUD 49k-AUD 60k