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Estimated employment120
Mean wage$32.39
Entry wage$10.24
10th percentile wage$9.52
50th percentile wage$24.84
90th percentile wage$57.83
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality9079%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality90$
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$24.84 $27.58  -$2.74
2015$24.21+2.6%$26.88 +2.6%-$2.67
2014$23.76+1.9%$26.38 +1.9%-$2.62
2013$23.30+1.9%$25.87 +1.9%-$2.57
2012$22.85+2.0%$25.37 +2.0%-$2.52
2011$22.49+1.6%$24.98 +1.6%-$2.48
2010$22.10+1.8%$24.54 +1.8%-$2.43
2009$21.86+1.1%$24.27 +1.1%-$2.41
2008$21.21+3.1%$23.55 +3.1%-$2.33
2007$20.50+3.5%$22.76 +3.5%-$2.26
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.84 $23.35  $1.49
2015$24.21+2.6%$22.70 +2.9%$1.51
2014$23.76+1.9%$22.21 +2.2%$1.54
2013$23.30+1.9%$21.76 +2.1%$1.54
2012$22.85+2.0%$21.39 +1.7%$1.46
2011$22.49+1.6%$21.05 +1.6%$1.44
2010$22.10+1.8%$20.70 +1.7%$1.40
2009$21.86+1.1%$20.42 +1.4%$1.44
2008$21.21+3.1%$19.90 +2.6%$1.32
2007$20.50+3.5%$19.26 +3.3%$1.24
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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