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Entertainment Attorney

 Entertainment Attorneys handle all legal matters for musicians. This includes contractual agreements, negotiating, advice, and counseling. Learn More Avg. Salary: $117,567 Salary Range: $77K-$186K Alt Titles: Music Attorney, Lawyer, Attorney
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Personal Assistant to Recording Artist

 A Personal Assistant manages the day-to-day tasks of their employer’s business and personal lives. Learn More Avg. Salary: $43,134 Salary Range: $25K-$75K Alt Titles: Music PA, Personal Aide, Assistant, Personal Assistant, Celebrity Personal Assistant, PA
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Music Historian

 Music Historians research and write about musicians, instruments and musical genres in historical context. Learn More Avg. Salary: $52,471 Salary Range: $40K-$91K Alt Titles: Musicologist, Historian
Ethnomusicologist performing on stringed instrument

Ethnomusicologist

 Ethnomusicologists go into the field to learn about the musical practices of different groups, writing academic studies that frame musical traditions and movements through a sociocultural lens. Learn More Avg. Salary: $72,630 Salary Range: $32K-$122K Alt Titles: Comparative Musicologist, Musicologist, Folklorist
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Celebrity Bodyguard

 Celebrity Bodyguards keep clients safe and happy. They must assess and deter possible threats from stalkers, paparazzi, and even ex-boyfriends while also ensuring that the celebrity is relaxed and... Learn More Avg. Salary: $64,718 Salary Range: $42K-$145K Alt Titles: Bodyguard, Executive Protection Professional, Close Protection Officer, Security Guard
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Music Photographer

 A Music Photographer shoots live concerts, musician portraits and band promo photos. Learn More Avg. Salary: $44,452 Salary Range: $12K-$105K Alt Titles: Concert Photographer, House Photographer, Photographer
Choreographer dancing on a city street

Choreographer

 Choreographers create and teach dances to dancers to perform on stage during concert tours, theatrical performances, or film/TV projects. Learn More Avg. Salary: $48,699 Salary Range: $38K-$61K Alt Titles: None
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