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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$39.74
Entry wage$22.07
10th percentile wage$20.10
50th percentile wage$30.97
90th percentile wage$57.92
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services3055.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services30$
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$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
YearThis
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
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  
Wages in other areas
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