Exactly 410 of the 9,700 music professionals employed in California, work in Palm Desert. Between 2006 and 2010, in Palm Desert, there has been a 58% growth in the number of music professionals. As the number of music professionals in Palm Desert has increased, overall employment in Palm Desert has also increased.

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Salaries for music professionals in Palm Desert have increased. Palm Desert music professionals made $56,690 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for music professionals in Palm Desert was $48,230 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Palm Desert.

Music professionals in Palm Desert make a median yearly salary of $54,260. The 10% of music professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $24,670 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 315% higher salaries.

Palm Desert music professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

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

There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in music offered by Palm Desert's music schools.

In 2010 approximately 4 students completed music courses.