The salary statistics of accountants and auditors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare accountant and auditor salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,610 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,550 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,370 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $103,900 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for accountants and auditors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) accountants and auditors is $103,900. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid accountants and auditors is $39,610.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of accountants and auditors in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $61,550 | -0.73% | 5.64% |
| 2017 | $62,000 | 2.63% | - |
| 2016 | $60,370 | 1.49% | - |
| 2015 | $59,470 | 1.58% | - |
| 2014 | $58,530 | -0.26% | - |
| 2013 | $58,680 | 1.02% | - |
| 2012 | $58,080 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].