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Side-by-side comparison of Musicians and Singers, Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
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Median pay, Greater BostonNot published$44,070
Hourly median$38.18/hr$21.19/hr
Middle half of workers earnNot published$37,230 – $55,680
Jobs in Greater Boston5402,260Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+6.5%Higher+1.1%
Massachusetts openings a year170440Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationNo formal educational credentialHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingLong-term on-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job training
AI exposure43Moderate29LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston84More0

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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