The salary statistics of artists and related workers in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare artists and related worker salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $44,190 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,390 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,600 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $117,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $157,890 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for artists and related workers in the industry sector of information. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) artists and related workers is $157,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $83,600. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid artists and related workers is $44,190.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of artists and related workers in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $83,600 | 2.76% | 18.41% |
| 2017 | $81,290 | 6.72% | - |
| 2016 | $75,830 | 3.98% | - |
| 2015 | $72,810 | 2.49% | - |
| 2014 | $71,000 | 0.39% | - |
| 2013 | $70,720 | 3.55% | - |
| 2012 | $68,210 | - | - |
The average salaries of artists and related workers in two industries in the information sector are shown below. For detailed artists and related worker salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | |
| Other Telecommunications | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].