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West Virginia Earnings
West Virginia Metropolitan Areas Wages
Region
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Average
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Entry Level
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Experienced
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV
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$95,740 or $46.03/hr
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$43,600 or $20.96/hr
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$239,200 or $115.00/hr
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National Earnings
The earnings information below is for the occupational group Music Directors and Composers. The occupation Music Director is part of this group.
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?
National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +5%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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small occupation
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This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 55,800 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Average growth
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Music directors will be needed to lead orchestras for concerts and musical theater performances. They also will conduct the music that accompanies ballet troupes and opera companies.
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Self-Employment
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In 2021, 28.2% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (60.1%)
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (NAICS813000) (60.1%)
- Self-employed workers (28.2%)
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation (NAICS710000) (6.1%)
- Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries (NAICS711000) (6.1%)
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