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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$12.81
Entry wage$9.43
10th percentile wage$9.32
50th percentile wage$9.49
90th percentile wage$22.93
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality$9.48
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
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.49 $23.85  -$14.36
2015$9.25+2.6%$23.24 +2.6%-$13.99
2014$9.08+1.9%$22.81 +1.9%-$13.73
2013$8.90+1.9%$22.37 +1.9%-$13.47
2012$8.73+2.0%$21.94 +2.0%-$13.20
2011$8.59+1.6%$21.60 +1.6%-$13.00
2010$8.44+1.8%$21.22 +1.8%-$12.77
2009$8.35+1.1%$20.99 +1.1%-$12.63
2008$8.10+3.1%$20.37 +3.1%-$12.26
2007$7.83+3.5%$19.69 +3.5%-$11.85
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.49 $20.53  -$11.04
2015$9.25+2.6%$19.96 +2.9%-$10.70
2014$9.08+1.9%$19.53 +2.2%-$10.45
2013$8.90+1.9%$19.14 +2.1%-$10.23
2012$8.73+2.0%$18.81 +1.7%-$10.07
2011$8.59+1.6%$18.51 +1.6%-$9.91
2010$8.44+1.8%$18.20 +1.7%-$9.75
2009$8.35+1.1%$17.95 +1.4%-$9.60
2008$8.10+3.1%$17.49 +2.6%-$9.38
2007$7.83+3.5%$16.94 +3.3%-$9.10
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $30.97 50
North Central $29.70 140
Southwest $24.84 120
Eastern $9.49  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $29.70 140
Southwest $24.84 120
South Central $30.97 50
Eastern $9.49  
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