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 Top Employing Industries
 Industry Employment  Percent 
Leisure and Hospitality31073.2%
Other Services11026.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 Industry Employment  Median Wage 
Other Services11038.61
Leisure and Hospitality31028.14
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 OccupationCompared to Occupational Group  Difference 
Current  $57829.66   
2013  $57638.33 +.3% 
2012  $56538.18 +1.9% 
2011  $55438.03 +2.0% 
2010  $54577.04 +1.6% 
2009  $53620.38 +1.8% 
2008  $53046.39 +1.1% 
2007  $51467.92 +3.1% 
2006  $49745.94 +3.5% 
2005  $47832.64 +4.0% 
YearThis OccupationCompared to All Occupations  Difference 
Current  $54962.85   
2013  $54824.64 +.3% 
2012  $53718.93 +2.1% 
2011  $52797.51 +1.7% 
2010  $51968.23 +1.6% 
2009  $51092.88 +1.7% 
2008  $50401.81 +1.4% 
2007  $49111.82 +2.6% 
2006  $47545.40 +3.3% 
2005  $46071.13 +3.2% 

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 percent of workers earn between this wage range, 10 percent earn less while 10 percent earn more.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2014
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