The salary statistics of artists and related workers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare artists and related worker salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,710 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,700 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,370 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $66,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,020 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for artists and related workers 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) artists and related workers is $106,020. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,370. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid artists and related workers is $19,710.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of artists and related workers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,370 | 4.21% | 15.66% |
| 2016 | $44,420 | 1.87% | - |
| 2015 | $43,590 | 7.55% | - |
| 2014 | $40,300 | -0.37% | - |
| 2013 | $40,450 | 3.31% | - |
| 2012 | $39,110 | - | - |
The average salaries of artists and related workers in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 |
|---|---|
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Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].