Exactly 1,980 of Illinois' 2,780 music professionals work in Palatine. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of music professionals in Palatine has grown by 519%. As the number of music professionals in Palatine has increased, overall employment in Palatine has also increased.

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Salaries for music professionals in Palatine have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $50,820 per year was earned by music professionals in Palatine. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for music professionals in Palatine was $43,630 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Palatine.

Music professionals make a median salary of $48,620 per year in Palatine. The difference in pay between the music professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 310%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $20,300 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $83,140 per year.

On average music professionals in Palatine earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Palatine.

There is only one accredited music school in the city. Many of Palatine's music professionals are graduates of this school.

There is one degree and certificate program in music offered by Palatine's music school.

In 2010 approximately 4 students completed music courses.