| 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 | $33.68 |   | $27.58 | 
  | $6.10 | 
| 2015 | $32.82 | +2.6% | $26.88 | 
+2.6% | $5.95 | 
| 2014 | $32.21 | +1.9% | $26.38 | 
+1.9% | $5.83 | 
| 2013 | $31.60 | +1.9% | $25.87 | 
+1.9% | $5.72 | 
| 2012 | $30.98 | +2.0% | $25.37 | 
+2.0% | $5.61 | 
| 2011 | $30.50 | +1.6% | $24.98 | 
+1.6% | $5.52 | 
| 2010 | $29.96 | +1.8% | $24.54 | 
+1.8% | $5.43 | 
| 2009 | $29.64 | +1.1% | $24.27 | 
+1.1% | $5.37 | 
| 2008 | $28.76 | +3.1% | $23.55 | 
+3.1% | $5.21 | 
| 2007 | $27.80 | +3.5% | $22.76 | 
+3.5% | $5.03 | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference | 
| Current | $33.68 |   | $23.35 | 
  | $10.33 | 
| 2015 | $32.82 | +2.6% | $22.70 | 
+2.9% | $10.13 | 
| 2014 | $32.21 | +1.9% | $22.21 | 
+2.2% | $10.00 | 
| 2013 | $31.60 | +1.9% | $21.76 | 
+2.1% | $9.83 | 
| 2012 | $30.98 | +2.0% | $21.39 | 
+1.7% | $9.59 | 
| 2011 | $30.50 | +1.6% | $21.05 | 
+1.6% | $9.44 | 
| 2010 | $29.96 | +1.8% | $20.70 | 
+1.7% | $9.26 | 
| 2009 | $29.64 | +1.1% | $20.42 | 
+1.4% | $9.22 | 
| 2008 | $28.76 | +3.1% | $19.90 | 
+2.6% | $8.86 | 
| 2007 | $27.80 | +3.5% | $19.26 | 
+3.3% | $8.54 | 
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |