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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment10
Mean wage$22.21
Entry wage$9.72
10th percentile wage$9.72
50th percentile wage$11.63
90th percentile wage$37.14
Musicians and Singers (27-2042)
Play one or more musical instruments or entertain by singing songs in recital, in accompaniment, or as a member of an orchestra, band, or other musical group. Musical performers may entertain on-stage, radio, TV, film, video, or record in studios. Exclude "Dancers" (27-2031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.63 $21.54  -$9.90
2016$11.36+2.4%$21.04 +2.4%-$9.67
2015$11.14+2.0%$20.63 +2.0%-$9.49
2014$10.93+1.9%$20.25 +1.9%-$9.31
2013$10.72+1.9%$19.86 +1.9%-$9.13
2012$10.51+2.0%$19.47 +2.0%-$8.95
2011$10.35+1.6%$19.17 +1.6%-$8.82
2010$10.17+1.8%$18.83 +1.8%-$8.66
2009$10.06+1.1%$18.63 +1.1%-$8.57
2008$9.76+3.1%$18.08 +3.1%-$8.31
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.63 $19.89  -$8.26
2016$11.36+2.4%$19.25 +3.3%-$7.89
2015$11.14+2.0%$18.85 +2.1%-$7.71
2014$10.93+1.9%$18.45 +2.2%-$7.51
2013$10.72+1.9%$18.08 +2.1%-$7.35
2012$10.51+2.0%$17.77 +1.7%-$7.25
2011$10.35+1.6%$17.49 +1.6%-$7.13
2010$10.17+1.8%$17.19 +1.7%-$7.02
2009$10.06+1.1%$16.96 +1.4%-$6.89
2008$9.76+3.1%$16.53 +2.6%-$6.76
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $46.42230
Southwest $12.26130
Northwest $11.6310
Eastern $9.73 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $46.42230
Southwest $12.26130
Northwest $11.6310
Eastern $9.73 
Wages in other areas
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