May 2007 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 711500 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 711500 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, percent of establishments reporting the occupation, and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

NAICS Industry 711500 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers is part of: NAICS 711000 - Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries.

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NAICS 711500 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 49,930 100.00% $17.53 $25.22 $52,460 3.4 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 1,690 3.38% $42.39 $53.56 $111,400 6.8 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 50 0.10% (5) $73.95 $153,820 10.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,120 2.24% $48.09 $58.03 $120,700 8.6 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 50 0.10% $33.84 $34.53 $71,820 9.8 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 60 0.12% $38.56 $46.96 $97,690 10.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 50 0.10% $68.87 $65.08 $135,370 17.5 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 80 0.16% $37.52 $36.95 $76,860 6.9 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 100 0.20% $42.37 $46.78 $97,310 10.4 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 110 0.22% $24.39 $35.08 $72,970 16.2 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,630 5.27% $25.81 $31.77 $66,080 6.7 %
13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 670 1.34% $20.65 $27.98 $58,210 10.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists (8) (8) $19.64 $20.70 $43,060 6.9 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists (8) (8) $69.79 $54.46 $113,270 25.8 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 90 0.18% $26.07 $28.32 $58,900 8.4 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 40 0.08% $23.18 $23.23 $48,320 6.6 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,200 2.40% $25.98 $33.69 $70,070 12.0 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 470 0.94% $32.81 $32.59 $67,780 4.9 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 310 0.62% $28.98 $30.77 $64,000 6.7 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers (8) (8) $33.57 $34.69 $72,160 5.6 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 100 0.20% $22.63 $24.56 $51,080 10.6 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 130 0.26% $30.20 $31.36 $65,230 7.0 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (8) (8) $33.11 $29.41 $61,170 14.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts (8) (8) $33.03 $29.10 $60,520 14.9 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 490 0.98% $18.64 $21.68 $45,100 6.3 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (8) (8) $18.26 $20.50 $42,650 7.0 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other (8) (8) (4) (4) $46,100 24.6 %
25-4011 Archivists (8) (8) $15.15 $16.19 $33,670 13.4 %
25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators 100 0.20% $20.25 $23.94 $49,790 9.5 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 29,190 58.46% $18.92 $28.00 $58,240 4.6 %
27-1011 Art Directors 590 1.18% $25.41 $31.29 $65,070 13.8 %
27-1012 Craft Artists 1,540 3.08% $13.61 $14.34 $29,830 4.7 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 2,340 4.69% $15.69 $21.38 $44,460 9.4 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 860 1.72% $22.67 $25.32 $52,670 5.9 %
27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other 890 1.78% $10.68 $13.62 $28,330 7.4 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers (8) (8) $32.05 $31.43 $65,380 14.4 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 570 1.14% $19.52 $21.56 $44,840 9.0 %
27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 330 0.66% $17.70 $19.22 $39,980 4.0 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 50 0.10% $15.65 $18.18 $37,810 11.3 %
27-2011 Actors 5,120 10.25% $16.73 $31.78 (4) 16.8 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 2,180 4.37% $30.90 $42.91 $89,260 10.3 %
27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 50 0.10% (4) (4) $62,780 8.8 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 40 0.08% (4) (4) $79,010 9.5 %
27-2031 Dancers 310 0.62% $12.04 $14.87 (4) 18.1 %
27-2032 Choreographers 260 0.52% $16.50 $20.15 $41,920 12.7 %
27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 530 1.06% (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 1,640 3.28% (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 650 1.30% $17.27 $25.67 (4) 15.3 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 320 0.64% (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-3012 Public Address System and Other Announcers 2,270 4.55% $19.14 $24.09 $50,110 6.7 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 530 1.06% $19.12 $21.85 $45,440 8.5 %
27-3041 Editors 470 0.94% $27.18 $29.61 $61,590 13.8 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 850 1.70% $22.79 $27.88 $57,980 8.5 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 1,840 3.69% $23.65 $35.61 $74,060 14.3 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 880 1.76% $21.16 $22.32 $46,420 5.9 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 1,440 2.88% $13.67 $17.76 $36,950 9.2 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 420 0.84% $16.74 $19.43 $40,410 9.9 %
27-4021 Photographers 810 1.62% $17.00 $18.34 $38,150 14.3 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 170 0.34% $38.20 $36.30 $75,510 12.6 %
27-4032 Film and Video Editors 330 0.66% $23.51 $25.69 $53,430 10.7 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 510 1.02% $19.61 $22.65 $47,120 13.3 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations (8) (8) $16.32 $15.39 $32,010 16.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards (8) (8) $16.29 $15.26 $31,750 15.9 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 430 0.86% $7.85 $8.70 $18,090 4.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 100 0.20% $7.74 $8.48 $17,640 8.0 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 30 0.06% $7.16 $7.24 $15,050 8.5 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 170 0.34% $7.64 $7.65 $15,910 5.4 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (8) (8) $10.59 $9.97 $20,730 4.9 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 260 0.52% $10.42 $12.46 $25,920 7.9 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 90 0.18% $10.78 $13.34 $27,740 10.3 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 120 0.24% $8.81 $10.59 $22,020 10.3 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 40 0.08% $12.40 $13.81 $28,720 7.7 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 840 1.68% $10.16 $15.87 $33,010 24.5 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers (8) (8) $11.63 $13.26 $27,570 6.9 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (8) (8) $9.49 $9.25 $19,230 7.3 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 320 0.64% $8.48 $9.11 $18,950 6.6 %
39-5091 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 40 0.08% $17.11 $16.73 $34,800 6.7 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 100 0.20% $11.13 $13.92 $28,950 12.3 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other (8) (8) $43.47 $34.61 $71,980 26.2 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 1,640 3.28% $14.73 $23.74 $49,380 14.6 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 40 0.08% $21.65 $24.68 $51,330 10.6 %
41-2011 Cashiers 200 0.40% $8.17 $8.59 $17,870 4.0 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (8) (8) $12.94 $14.03 $29,180 8.1 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 260 0.52% $9.71 $11.82 $24,590 5.6 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents (8) (8) $34.45 $32.05 $66,660 8.2 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 520 1.04% $17.63 $21.00 $43,690 8.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 200 0.40% (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-9041 Telemarketers 60 0.12% $9.23 $10.96 $22,810 11.0 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 110 0.22% (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 8,740 17.50% $13.73 $14.68 $30,540 2.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 320 0.64% $23.89 $24.47 $50,900 3.9 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 740 1.48% $16.97 $17.19 $35,750 5.3 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 150 0.30% $11.81 $12.75 $26,520 4.2 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 330 0.66% $12.63 $12.58 $26,160 6.5 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (8) (8) $9.21 $10.38 $21,600 14.0 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (8) (8) $15.96 $14.24 $29,610 11.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 2,350 4.71% $18.24 $18.86 $39,230 3.6 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,700 3.40% $12.21 $12.36 $25,710 4.1 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers (8) (8) $20.31 $20.66 $42,970 6.3 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,640 5.29% $10.48 $11.12 $23,130 2.8 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (8) (8) $10.90 $12.15 $25,280 9.4 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 380 0.76% $17.99 $18.89 $39,290 4.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 230 0.46% $17.86 $18.99 $39,500 5.4 %
47-2111 Electricians 60 0.12% $25.33 $24.44 $50,840 4.8 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 30 0.06% $13.34 $12.96 $26,960 8.5 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 330 0.66% $19.41 $20.02 $41,640 3.3 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 220 0.44% $18.67 $19.27 $40,080 4.0 %
49-9096 Riggers 60 0.12% $22.23 $22.03 $45,820 8.3 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 1,070 2.14% $11.99 $13.79 $28,690 6.3 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 140 0.28% $9.01 $10.98 $22,830 12.1 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 50 0.10% $15.57 $16.07 $33,410 11.6 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (8) (8) $12.01 $12.09 $25,150 4.9 %
51-7021 Furniture Finishers (8) (8) $13.50 $14.17 $29,470 8.8 %
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (8) (8) $9.74 $10.77 $22,400 3.1 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 60 0.12% $12.03 $15.01 $31,210 20.0 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 80 0.16% $12.35 $11.19 $23,270 13.3 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (8) (8) $14.39 $16.68 $34,700 18.0 %
51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 40 0.08% $10.21 $13.11 $27,270 19.9 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 120 0.24% $12.85 $14.24 $29,620 7.0 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 1,320 2.64% $13.83 $14.64 $30,450 5.9 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 30 0.06% $26.32 $27.56 $57,310 9.4 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 50 0.10% $16.50 $16.50 $34,320 14.1 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (8) (8) $14.14 $13.83 $28,760 5.8 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,080 2.16% $12.97 $14.21 $29,560 7.3 %

About May 2007 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(8) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 12, 2008