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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment20
Mean wage$50.53
Entry wage$14.33
10th percentile wage$12.52
50th percentile wage$22.15
90th percentile wageN/A
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services85.03
Music Directors and Composers (27-2041)
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$22.15 $25.33 -$3.18
2016$21.63+2.4%$24.74+2.4%-$3.10
2015$21.22+2.0%$24.26+2.0%-$3.04
2014$20.82+1.9%$23.81+1.9%-$2.98
2013$20.42+1.9%$23.35+1.9%-$2.93
2012$20.02+2.0%$22.90+2.0%-$2.87
2011$19.71+1.6%$22.54+1.6%-$2.83
2010$19.37+1.8%$22.15+1.8%-$2.78
2009$19.16+1.1%$21.91+1.1%-$2.75
2008$18.59+3.1%$21.26+3.1%-$2.66
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.15 $21.40 $0.75
2016$21.63+2.4%$20.72+3.3%$0.92
2015$21.22+2.0%$20.28+2.1%$0.93
2014$20.82+1.9%$19.85+2.2%$0.97
2013$20.42+1.9%$19.45+2.1%$0.97
2012$20.02+2.0%$19.11+1.7%$0.91
2011$19.71+1.6%$18.81+1.6%$0.90
2010$19.37+1.8%$18.50+1.7%$0.87
2009$19.16+1.1%$18.25+1.4%$0.91
2008$18.59+3.1%$17.78+2.6%$0.81
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
Northwest $33.8980
Southwest $33.2210
South Central $22.1520
North Central $20.71110
Eastern $16.7610
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $20.71110
Northwest $33.8980
South Central $22.1520
Southwest $33.2210
Eastern $16.7610
Wages in other areas
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