Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Occupation

$60,140
National Median Salary
$28.91
Median Hourly Wage
2,098,690
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$32,540
$41,290
$60,140
$88,370
$129,110

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+33.1%
10 Year Change
$45,180
2014 Median
$60,140
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Industry Annual Median Employment
Pipeline Transportation $114,710 70
Taxi and Limousine Service $112,370 100
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing $111,700 720
Natural Gas Distribution $109,010 300
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $108,400 20,240

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Top Paying States for Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

State Annual Median Employment
District of Columbia $97,680 36,460
New York $80,980 205,150
California $77,490 341,350
Washington $67,020 55,040
New Jersey $66,990 50,160

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Pipeline Transportation Taxi and Limousine Service Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Natural Gas Distribution Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Nuclear Electric Power Generation Software Publishers Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities Postal Service (Federal Government) Monetary Authorities-Central Bank