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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment200
Mean wage$36.68
Entry wage$14.99
10th percentile wage$10.51
50th percentile wage$33.41
90th percentile wage$64.10
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality17087.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality170$34.38
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$33.41 $28.66 $4.75
2018$33.24+.5%$28.51+.5%$4.73
2017$32.37+2.7%$27.76+2.7%$4.60
2016$31.62+2.4%$27.12+2.4%$4.50
2015$31.12+1.6%$26.70+1.6%$4.42
2014$30.53+2.0%$26.19+2.0%$4.34
2013$29.95+1.9%$25.70+1.9%$4.26
2012$29.38+1.9%$25.21+1.9%$4.18
2011$28.81+2.0%$24.71+2.0%$4.10
2010$28.36+1.6%$24.33+1.6%$4.03
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$33.41 $24.99 $8.42
2018$33.24+.5%$24.77+.9%$8.47
2017$32.37+2.7%$24.02+3.1%$8.35
2016$31.62+2.4%$23.37+2.8%$8.25
2015$31.12+1.6%$22.84+2.3%$8.28
2014$30.53+2.0%$22.36+2.1%$8.17
2013$29.95+1.9%$21.88+2.2%$8.07
2012$29.38+1.9%$21.44+2.1%$7.94
2011$28.81+2.0%$21.07+1.7%$7.74
2010$28.36+1.6%$20.74+1.6%$7.62
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $43.44340
Southwest $33.41200
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $43.44340
Southwest $33.41200
Wages in other areas
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