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Engineer Salary in the Industry of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

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

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$41,560
25th Percentile Wage
$63,930
50th Percentile Wage
$98,400
75th Percentile Wage
$128,960
90th Percentile Wage
$157,320

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for engineers 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) engineers is $157,320. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $98,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent engineers is $41,560.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

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

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$98,400
14.50% 14.50%
2016
$84,130
-1.65% -
2015
$85,520
-18.99% -
2014
$101,760
17.33% -
2012
$84,130
- -

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

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

Industry Median Annual Salary
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
$98,400
Spectator Sports
$92,140
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$90,630
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$83,090
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$78,140
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$78,140
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$75,860
Gambling Industries
$54,790

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