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South Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment60
Mean wage41.84
Entry wage20.01
10th percentile wage18.11
50th percentile wage43.06
90th percentile wage56.76
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).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$41.84 $26.00  $15.84
2014$41.64+.5%$25.87 +.5%$15.76
2013$40.86+1.9%$25.39 +1.9%$15.47
2012$40.08+1.9%$24.90 +1.9%$15.17
2011$39.30+2.0%$24.42 +2.0%$14.88
2010$38.69+1.6%$24.04 +1.6%$14.65
2009$38.01+1.8%$23.62 +1.8%$14.39
2008$37.60+1.1%$23.37 +1.1%$14.24
2007$36.48+3.1%$22.67 +3.1%$13.81
2006$35.26+3.5%$21.91 +3.5%$13.35
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$41.84 $25.99  $15.85
2014$41.64+.5%$25.78 +.8%$15.86
2013$40.86+1.9%$25.23 +2.2%$15.63
2012$40.08+1.9%$24.72 +2.1%$15.36
2011$39.30+2.0%$24.29 +1.7%$15.00
2010$38.69+1.6%$23.91 +1.6%$14.77
2009$38.01+1.8%$23.51 +1.7%$14.50
2008$37.60+1.1%$23.19 +1.4%$14.41
2007$36.48+3.1%$22.60 +2.6%$13.88
2006$35.26+3.5%$21.88 +3.3%$13.38

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 2015

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