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Estimated employment100
Mean wage$36.15
Entry wage$12.72
10th percentile wage$10.27
50th percentile wage$27.00
90th percentile wage$69.09
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$27.00 $27.36 -$0.36
2017$26.77+.8%$27.13+.8%-$0.35
2016$26.16+2.4%$26.51+2.4%-$0.34
2015$25.75+1.6%$26.09+1.6%-$0.34
2014$25.25+2.0%$25.59+2.0%-$0.33
2013$24.78+1.9%$25.11+1.9%-$0.33
2012$24.31+1.9%$24.63+1.9%-$0.32
2011$23.83+2.0%$24.15+2.0%-$0.31
2010$23.46+1.6%$23.78+1.6%-$0.31
2009$23.05+1.8%$23.36+1.8%-$0.30
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.00 $24.57 $2.43
2017$26.77+.8%$24.31+1.1%$2.46
2016$26.16+2.4%$23.66+2.8%$2.50
2015$25.75+1.6%$23.12+2.3%$2.63
2014$25.25+2.0%$22.63+2.1%$2.62
2013$24.78+1.9%$22.15+2.2%$2.63
2012$24.31+1.9%$21.70+2.1%$2.60
2011$23.83+2.0%$21.33+1.7%$2.50
2010$23.46+1.6%$21.00+1.6%$2.47
2009$23.05+1.8%$20.64+1.7%$2.41
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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