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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment130
Mean wage$28.33
Entry wage$10.20
10th percentile wage$9.73
50th percentile wage$12.26
90th percentile wage$61.39
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality11085.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality110
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$12.26 $25.53  -$13.27
2016$11.97+2.4%$24.93 +2.4%-$12.95
2015$11.74+2.0%$24.45 +2.0%-$12.71
2014$11.52+1.9%$24.00 +1.9%-$12.47
2013$11.30+1.9%$23.54 +1.9%-$12.23
2012$11.08+2.0%$23.08 +2.0%-$11.99
2011$10.91+1.6%$22.72 +1.6%-$11.81
2010$10.72+1.8%$22.32 +1.8%-$11.60
2009$10.61+1.1%$22.08 +1.1%-$11.47
2008$10.29+3.1%$21.43 +3.1%-$11.13
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.26 $23.83  -$11.57
2016$11.97+2.4%$23.07 +3.3%-$11.09
2015$11.74+2.0%$22.59 +2.1%-$10.84
2014$11.52+1.9%$22.10 +2.2%-$10.57
2013$11.30+1.9%$21.66 +2.1%-$10.35
2012$11.08+2.0%$21.29 +1.7%-$10.20
2011$10.91+1.6%$20.95 +1.6%-$10.03
2010$10.72+1.8%$20.60 +1.7%-$9.87
2009$10.61+1.1%$20.32 +1.4%-$9.71
2008$10.29+3.1%$19.80 +2.6%-$9.50
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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