Ask HN: Tech job searching, should I continue?

Over the past year, I've applied primarily for Engineering Manager roles—along with several Senior/Lead engineer roles. Here are the numbers:

    Applications: >1030
    Rejection emails: >630
    Interviews: >160
    Interviewing Companies: 70 (mostly startups)
    Total Interview Time: 112 hours

Additional Interview Metrics:

    Interview Cycles (3+ interviews): 30 companies
    Advancing to 2nd Interviews (Hiring Manager): 54%
    Advancing to 3rd Interviews: 42% (I bombed most tech interviews)
    Advancing to 4th Round or Beyond: 30%
    Longest Wait for a Rejection: 46 days (~6 weeks or 32 business days)

After a Bachelor of Science in audio engineering, I spent two decades mastering front-of-the-front-end development, from my core expertise in HTML, CSS, JS, WordPress themes, and web fundamentals, to the last five years of working with mostly React (mid/senior abilities). My most recent role was as an engineering manager, a role that was eliminated after just over a year.

I'm honestly not sure this should continue, I need income and stability. However, it's unlikely a career switch will net me as much money as a tech job and music is just as bad or worse.