| Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras, choirs, and glee clubs. Include arrangers, composers, choral directors, and orchestrators. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $34.48 | | $27.35 |
| $7.13 |
| 2015 | $33.60 | +2.6% | $26.66 |
+2.6% | $6.95 |
| 2014 | $32.97 | +1.9% | $26.16 |
+1.9% | $6.82 |
| 2013 | $32.35 | +1.9% | $25.66 |
+1.9% | $6.69 |
| 2012 | $31.72 | +2.0% | $25.16 |
+2.0% | $6.56 |
| 2011 | $31.22 | +1.6% | $24.77 |
+1.6% | $6.46 |
| 2010 | $30.68 | +1.8% | $24.33 |
+1.8% | $6.34 |
| 2009 | $30.35 | +1.1% | $24.07 |
+1.1% | $6.28 |
| 2008 | $29.44 | +3.1% | $23.36 |
+3.1% | $6.09 |
| 2007 | $28.46 | +3.5% | $22.57 |
+3.5% | $5.89 |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $34.48 | | $22.98 |
| $11.50 |
| 2015 | $33.60 | +2.6% | $22.34 |
+2.9% | $11.27 |
| 2014 | $32.97 | +1.9% | $21.86 |
+2.2% | $11.12 |
| 2013 | $32.35 | +1.9% | $21.42 |
+2.1% | $10.93 |
| 2012 | $31.72 | +2.0% | $21.05 |
+1.7% | $10.66 |
| 2011 | $31.22 | +1.6% | $20.72 |
+1.6% | $10.50 |
| 2010 | $30.68 | +1.8% | $20.37 |
+1.7% | $10.30 |
| 2009 | $30.35 | +1.1% | $20.10 |
+1.4% | $10.25 |
| 2008 | $29.44 | +3.1% | $19.58 |
+2.6% | $9.86 |
| 2007 | $28.46 | +3.5% | $18.96 |
+3.3% | $9.50 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |