The salary statistics of chief executives in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare chief executive salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $65,960 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $98,720 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $165,220 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | No Data |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for chief executives in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $165,220. The average annual salary of the 25th percentile is $98,720. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid chief executives is $65,960.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chief executives in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2019.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 7-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $165,220 | -9.85% | 2.91% |
| 2018 | $181,500 | -0.91% | - |
| 2017 | $183,150 | 4.28% | - |
| 2016 | $175,320 | 3.87% | - |
| 2015 | $168,540 | 4.91% | - |
| 2014 | $160,270 | 2.39% | - |
| 2013 | $156,440 | -2.54% | - |
| 2012 | $160,420 | - | - |
The average salaries of chief executives in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed chief executive salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2019 and published in April 2020 [1].