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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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$95,139 or $45.74/hr
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$33,842 or $16.27/hr
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$176,093 or $84.66/hr
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National Earnings
The earnings information below is for the occupational group Musicians and Singers. The occupation Singer 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 +4%.
(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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A total of 2080 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 151,300 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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Digital downloads and streaming platforms are expected to continue to make it easy for music fans to listen to recordings and view performances, which could lead to increased demand for musicians and singers. Moreover, some musicians and singers license their music for use in advertisements or for other commercial purposes, creating more exposure and revenue opportunities.
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Self-Employment
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In 2021, 44.4% 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
- Self-employed workers (44.4%)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (42.7%)
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (NAICS813000) (42.7%)
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation (NAICS710000) (8.7%)
- Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries (NAICS711000) (8.7%)
- Performing arts companies (NAICS711100) (7.5%)
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