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Salary Range

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Certificate & Degree Options

Average Salary

Musicians and Singers
National (2003) - $38,200
Michigan (2003) - $47,100
Indiana (2003) - $34,600

Music Directors and Composers
National (2003) - $33,400
Michigan (2003) - $35,000
Indiana (2003) - $28,200

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
National (2003) - $48,200
Michigan (2003) - $50,700
Indiana (2003) - $44,300

Salary Ranges

Musicians and Singers
National (2003) - $13,300 - $107,200
Michigan (2003) - $13,900 - $86,900
Indiana (2003) - $12,100 - $70,200

Music Directors and Composers
National (2003) - $15,500 - $71,900
Michigan (2003) - $16,700 - $67,900
Indiana (2003) - $12,500 - $63,400

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
National (2003) - $26,100 - $84,300
Michigan (2003) - $29,100 - $81,200
Indiana (2003) - $25,400 - $76,000

Source: U.S. Department of Labor