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Training and Development Specialist Salary in the Industry of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

The salary statistics and trend of training and development specialists in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare training and development specialist salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$16,520
25th Percentile Wage
$18,350
50th Percentile Wage
$42,680
75th Percentile Wage
$67,080
90th Percentile Wage
$82,000

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for training and development specialists in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) training and development specialists is $82,000. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,680. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent training and development specialists is $16,520.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of training and development specialists in the industry of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$42,680
-59.16% -0.45%
2016
$67,930
-2.49% -
2015
$69,620
-4.90% -
2014
$73,030
41.30% -
2012
$42,870
- -

Table 3. Compare Training and Development Specialist Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of training and development specialists in 13 industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of training and development specialists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$59,350
Amusement Parks and Arcades
$54,480
Spectator Sports
$51,000
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$50,830
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$50,360
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$49,420
Gambling Industries
$48,820
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
$48,720
Performing Arts Companies
$48,490
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$46,920
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$46,920
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
$45,430
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
$42,680

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