U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlay one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for on-air broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43,350 | 3.2 % | $30.22 | (4) | 3.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.50 | $12.94 | $22.39 | $39.54 | $60.02 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts Companies | 24,970 | 22.02 | $33.67 | (4) |
| Religious Organizations | 7,090 | 3.84 | $22.20 | (4) |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | 2,460 | 2.58 | $40.22 | (4) |
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | 1,630 | 3.59 | $31.23 | (4) |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 1,550 | 0.97 | $19.77 | (4) |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts Companies | 24,970 | 22.02 | $33.67 | (4) |
| Religious Organizations | 7,090 | 3.84 | $22.20 | (4) |
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | 1,630 | 3.59 | $31.23 | (4) |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | 2,460 | 2.58 | $40.22 | (4) |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 1,550 | 0.97 | $19.77 | (4) |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | 2,460 | 2.58 | $40.22 | (4) |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 240 | 0.07 | $35.00 | (4) |
| Performing Arts Companies | 24,970 | 22.02 | $33.67 | (4) |
| Traveler Accommodation | 80 | 0.01 | $31.40 | (4) |
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | 1,630 | 3.59 | $31.23 | (4) |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 8,230 | 0.99 | 2.89 | $35.09 | (4) |
| California | 7,410 | 0.53 | 1.55 | $40.91 | (4) |
| Florida | 2,840 | 0.40 | 1.17 | $15.81 | (4) |
| Tennessee | 2,230 | 0.87 | 2.55 | $32.86 | (4) |
| Texas | 1,880 | 0.19 | 0.55 | $21.67 | (4) |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 8,230 | 0.99 | 2.89 | $35.09 | (4) |
| Tennessee | 2,230 | 0.87 | 2.55 | $32.86 | (4) |
| Hawaii | 430 | 0.76 | 2.23 | $30.80 | (4) |
| Oregon | 1,160 | 0.74 | 2.18 | $34.46 | (4) |
| California | 7,410 | 0.53 | 1.55 | $40.91 | (4) |
