| 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). | 
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| Mean Wage History | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference | 
| Current | $30.97 |   | $22.91 | 
  | $8.06 | 
| 2015 | $30.18 | +2.6% | $22.33 | 
+2.6% | $7.86 | 
| 2014 | $29.62 | +1.9% | $21.91 | 
+1.9% | $7.71 | 
| 2013 | $29.05 | +1.9% | $21.49 | 
+1.9% | $7.56 | 
| 2012 | $28.49 | +2.0% | $21.07 | 
+2.0% | $7.41 | 
| 2011 | $28.05 | +1.6% | $20.75 | 
+1.6% | $7.30 | 
| 2010 | $27.55 | +1.8% | $20.38 | 
+1.8% | $7.17 | 
| 2009 | $27.26 | +1.1% | $20.16 | 
+1.1% | $7.09 | 
| 2008 | $26.45 | +3.1% | $19.56 | 
+3.1% | $6.88 | 
| 2007 | $25.56 | +3.5% | $18.91 | 
+3.5% | $6.65 | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference | 
| Current | $30.97 |   | $20.85 | 
  | $10.12 | 
| 2015 | $30.18 | +2.6% | $20.27 | 
+2.9% | $9.92 | 
| 2014 | $29.62 | +1.9% | $19.83 | 
+2.2% | $9.78 | 
| 2013 | $29.05 | +1.9% | $19.43 | 
+2.1% | $9.62 | 
| 2012 | $28.49 | +2.0% | $19.10 | 
+1.7% | $9.39 | 
| 2011 | $28.05 | +1.6% | $18.80 | 
+1.6% | $9.25 | 
| 2010 | $27.55 | +1.8% | $18.48 | 
+1.7% | $9.07 | 
| 2009 | $27.26 | +1.1% | $18.23 | 
+1.4% | $9.03 | 
| 2008 | $26.45 | +3.1% | $17.77 | 
+2.6% | $8.68 | 
| 2007 | $25.56 | +3.5% | $17.20 | 
+3.3% | $8.36 | 
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |