Musicians and Singers (27-2042) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		720
Mean wage		$41.39
Entry wage		$14.02
10th percentile wage		$10.51
50th percentile wage		$37.16
90th percentile wage		$81.84

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	450	63.1%
Other Services	210	29.4%
Education and Health Services	50	7.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality	450	$39.46
Other Services	210	$33.28
Education and Health Services	50	$25.90

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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$37.16		$27.04		$10.12
2018	$36.97	+.5%	$26.90	+.5%	$10.07
2017	$36.00	+2.7%	$26.20	+2.7%	$9.80
2016	$35.17	+2.4%	$25.59	+2.4%	$9.58
2015	$34.62	+1.6%	$25.19	+1.6%	$9.43
2014	$33.95	+2.0%	$24.71	+2.0%	$9.25
2013	$33.32	+1.9%	$24.24	+1.9%	$9.07
2012	$32.68	+1.9%	$23.78	+1.9%	$8.90
2011	$32.04	+2.0%	$23.32	+2.0%	$8.73
2010	$31.55	+1.6%	$22.96	+1.6%	$8.59
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$37.16		$23.07		$14.09
2018	$36.97	+.5%	$22.87	+.9%	$14.10
2017	$36.00	+2.7%	$22.17	+3.1%	$13.83
2016	$35.17	+2.4%	$21.58	+2.8%	$13.59
2015	$34.62	+1.6%	$21.08	+2.3%	$13.53
2014	$33.95	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	$13.31
2013	$33.32	+1.9%	$20.20	+2.2%	$13.12
2012	$32.68	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	$12.89
2011	$32.04	+2.0%	$19.45	+1.7%	$12.59
2010	$31.55	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	$12.40

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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.


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