Music Directors and Composers (27-2041) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		190
Mean wage		$28.15
Entry wage		$16.22
10th percentile wage		$15.79
50th percentile wage		$22.91
90th percentile wage		$49.46

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Other Services	80	40.1%
Leisure and Hospitality	60	32.5%
Education and Health Services	40	21.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Other Services	80	$24.79
Education and Health Services	40	$23.92
Leisure and Hospitality	60	$21.12

Music Directors and Composers (27-2041)

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.91		$28.36		-$5.45
2019	$22.18	+3.3%	$27.46	+3.3%	-$5.27
2018	$21.60	+2.7%	$26.74	+2.7%	-$5.13
2017	$21.10	+2.4%	$26.12	+2.4%	-$5.01
2016	$20.77	+1.6%	$25.71	+1.6%	-$4.94
2015	$20.37	+2.0%	$25.22	+2.0%	-$4.84
2014	$19.99	+1.9%	$24.75	+1.9%	-$4.75
2013	$19.61	+1.9%	$24.27	+1.9%	-$4.66
2012	$19.23	+2.0%	$23.80	+2.0%	-$4.57
2011	$18.93	+1.6%	$23.43	+1.6%	-$4.50
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.91		$23.93		-$1.02
2019	$22.18	+3.3%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$0.77
2018	$21.60	+2.7%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$0.66
2017	$21.10	+2.4%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$0.56
2016	$20.77	+1.6%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$0.39
2015	$20.37	+2.0%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$0.35
2014	$19.99	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$0.29
2013	$19.61	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$0.26
2012	$19.23	+2.0%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$0.30
2011	$18.93	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$0.29

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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.


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