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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$12.17
Entry wage$9.73
10th percentile wage$9.72
50th percentile wage$9.73
90th percentile wage$21.04
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality9.73
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).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.73 $25.63  -$15.90
2016$9.50+2.4%$25.03 +2.4%-$15.52
2015$9.32+2.0%$24.55 +2.0%-$15.23
2014$9.15+1.9%$24.09 +1.9%-$14.94
2013$8.97+1.9%$23.63 +1.9%-$14.65
2012$8.80+2.0%$23.17 +2.0%-$14.37
2011$8.66+1.6%$22.81 +1.6%-$14.15
2010$8.51+1.8%$22.41 +1.8%-$13.90
2009$8.42+1.1%$22.17 +1.1%-$13.75
2008$8.17+3.1%$21.51 +3.1%-$13.34
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.73 $21.67  -$11.94
2016$9.50+2.4%$20.98 +3.3%-$11.47
2015$9.32+2.0%$20.54 +2.1%-$11.21
2014$9.15+1.9%$20.10 +2.2%-$10.95
2013$8.97+1.9%$19.69 +2.1%-$10.72
2012$8.80+2.0%$19.36 +1.7%-$10.55
2011$8.66+1.6%$19.05 +1.6%-$10.39
2010$8.51+1.8%$18.73 +1.7%-$10.22
2009$8.42+1.1%$18.48 +1.4%-$10.06
2008$8.17+3.1%$18.00 +2.6%-$9.83
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$46.42230
Southwest$12.26130
Northwest$11.6310
Eastern$9.73 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$46.42230
Southwest$12.26130
Northwest$11.6310
Eastern$9.73 
Wages in other areas
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