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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$57.28
Entry wage$18.08
10th percentile wage$10.27
50th percentile wage$59.15
90th percentile wage$100.28
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality50%
Other Services20%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality50$90.13
Other Services20$26.39
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$59.15 $24.70 $34.45
2017$58.65+.8%$24.49+.8%$34.16
2016$57.30+2.4%$23.93+2.4%$33.37
2015$56.40+1.6%$23.55+1.6%$32.85
2014$55.32+2.0%$23.10+2.0%$32.22
2013$54.28+1.9%$22.67+1.9%$31.62
2012$53.25+1.9%$22.24+1.9%$31.01
2011$52.21+2.0%$21.80+2.0%$30.41
2010$51.40+1.6%$21.46+1.6%$29.94
2009$50.50+1.8%$21.09+1.8%$29.41
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$59.15 $21.63 $37.52
2017$58.65+.8%$21.40+1.1%$37.25
2016$57.30+2.4%$20.83+2.8%$36.48
2015$56.40+1.6%$20.35+2.3%$36.05
2014$55.32+2.0%$19.93+2.1%$35.39
2013$54.28+1.9%$19.50+2.2%$34.78
2012$53.25+1.9%$19.11+2.1%$34.14
2011$52.21+2.0%$18.78+1.7%$33.43
2010$51.40+1.6%$18.48+1.6%$32.92
2009$50.50+1.8%$18.17+1.7%$32.33
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$59.15 
North Central$38.40170
Southwest$27.00100
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$38.40170
Southwest$27.00100
South Central$59.15 
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