Music Directors and Composers (27-2041) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		20
Mean wage		$50.53
Entry wage		$14.33
10th percentile wage		$12.52
50th percentile wage		$22.15
90th percentile wage		N/A

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services		85.03

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
Year	This 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
Year	This 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	$33.89	80
Southwest	$33.22	10
South Central	$22.15	20
North Central	$20.71	110
Eastern	$16.76	10

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$20.71	110
Northwest	$33.89	80
South Central	$22.15	20
Southwest	$33.22	10
Eastern	$16.76	10


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