May 2003 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 non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 711500 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are 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

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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 43,320 100.00% $13.48 $21.65 $45,030 6.2 %
 
Management 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)
11-0000 Management Occupations 1,520 3.51% $32.87 $42.11 $87,590 4.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 170 0.39% $43.58 $56.50 $117,520 7.5 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 720 1.66% $32.23 $42.73 $88,890 5.4 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 50 0.12% $33.92 $34.13 $70,990 7.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers (6) (6) $40.36 $44.01 $91,550 8.4 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers (6) (6) $27.72 $33.53 $69,740 10.8 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 50 0.12% $23.32 $25.47 $52,980 8.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 150 0.35% $34.24 $43.01 $89,450 12.5 %
 
Business and Financial Operations 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)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,830 4.22% $28.56 $36.02 $74,910 10.2 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 930 2.15% $36.54 $35.55 $73,940 12.3 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists (6) (6) $20.23 $24.46 $50,880 15.3 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 200 0.46% $38.08 $39.79 $82,770 10.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 290 0.67% $22.63 $25.89 $53,850 8.0 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 350 0.81% $33.64 $42.77 $88,960 18.0 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 50 0.12% $33.10 $32.63 $67,870 12.4 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software (6) (6) $34.59 $36.23 $75,370 8.0 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 50 0.12% $18.71 $20.10 $41,810 9.6 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators (6) (6) $34.35 $33.24 $69,130 5.7 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 40 0.09% $27.95 $36.20 $75,290 10.6 %
 
Architecture and Engineering 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)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 280 0.65% $26.33 $28.50 $59,290 8.4 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters (6) (6) $16.54 $17.39 $36,180 10.1 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 60 0.14% $36.09 $34.88 $72,550 13.3 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science 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)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 140 0.32% $15.96 $18.06 $37,560 6.4 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts (6) (6) $18.10 $20.23 $42,080 9.4 %
 
Legal 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)
23-0000 Legal Occupations (6) (6) $46.93 $43.20 $89,860 10.1 %
  23-1011 Lawyers (6) (6) $27.89 $43.45 $90,370 11.6 %
 
Education, Training, and Library 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)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 390 0.90% $14.16 $18.99 $39,510 13.4 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 150 0.35% $14.74 $15.72 $32,700 17.0 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 90 0.21% $18.04 $17.85 $37,130 4.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 0.09% $32.25 $34.73 $72,230 13.8 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 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)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 19,750 45.59% $16.21 $26.76 $55,650 7.1 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 140 0.32% $26.55 $27.48 $57,160 6.4 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 2,300 5.31% $14.38 $21.84 $45,420 10.7 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators (6) (6) $12.94 $18.16 $37,770 18.9 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 40 0.09% $16.07 $21.91 $45,570 12.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 200 0.46% $16.39 $18.51 $38,510 8.1 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (6) (6) $15.44 $15.29 $31,810 2.9 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 280 0.65% $17.02 $20.27 $42,160 5.3 %
  27-2011 Actors 1,620 3.74% (4) (4) $84,580 28.8 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 2,170 5.01% (4) (4) $114,300 21.0 %
  27-2031 Dancers 810 1.87% $9.66 $12.39 $25,780 9.5 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 300 0.69% (4) (4) $64,260 12.2 %
  27-3010 Announcers 2,410 5.56% $10.28 $14.03 $29,180 6.2 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 80 0.18% $30.62 $34.80 $72,390 12.8 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists (6) (6) $20.62 $22.04 $45,840 9.3 %
  27-3041 Editors 510 1.18% $22.42 $35.77 $74,400 29.4 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 1,300 3.00% $24.80 $31.74 $66,020 13.1 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 1,950 4.50% $20.17 $28.25 $58,760 11.3 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 880 2.03% $14.59 $18.03 $37,500 7.3 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 120 0.28% $12.85 $16.38 $34,070 9.1 %
  27-4021 Photographers 220 0.51% $13.91 $16.26 $33,820 18.2 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 70 0.16% $16.70 $18.32 $38,110 12.9 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 100 0.23% $20.17 $22.29 $46,370 5.1 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 320 0.74% $9.63 $12.26 $25,500 10.8 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 310 0.72% $9.64 $12.09 $25,150 11.4 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related 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)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 780 1.80% $8.51 $9.46 $19,680 7.5 %
  35-3011 Bartenders (6) (6) $7.89 $7.98 $16,600 7.2 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (6) (6) $10.15 $10.36 $21,550 9.1 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (6) (6) $8.00 $8.76 $18,220 10.8 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 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)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 360 0.83% $9.88 $11.02 $22,910 5.1 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 200 0.46% $8.61 $10.01 $20,820 6.3 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (6) (6) $10.83 $11.32 $23,540 5.2 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (6) (6) $11.10 $12.97 $26,990 13.6 %
 
Personal Care and Service 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)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 780 1.80% $15.07 $15.69 $32,630 11.0 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (6) (6) $8.08 $8.65 $18,000 10.6 %
  39-3092 Costume Attendants 50 0.12% $17.38 $17.94 $37,310 3.8 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers (6) (6) $6.57 $7.95 $16,550 16.3 %
 
Sales and Related 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)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 1,220 2.82% $13.55 $19.09 $39,720 7.1 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers (6) (6) $15.22 $16.99 $35,350 7.4 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 40 0.09% $21.78 $26.40 $54,920 9.9 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 210 0.48% $7.79 $8.21 $17,080 3.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (6) (6) $10.26 $11.21 $23,320 15.6 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 210 0.48% $9.51 $11.34 $23,590 5.8 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 130 0.30% $21.98 $25.91 $53,900 7.7 %
 
Office and Administrative Support 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)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 6,440 14.87% $11.53 $13.65 $28,380 6.3 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 330 0.76% $20.47 $26.66 $55,450 16.3 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators (6) (6) $14.02 $14.85 $30,890 6.6 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 470 1.08% $12.13 $13.00 $27,030 2.9 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives (6) (6) $11.09 $12.49 $25,970 3.5 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 230 0.53% $9.51 $9.59 $19,950 3.2 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 50 0.12% $17.61 $17.71 $36,840 3.6 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 80 0.18% $11.32 $11.24 $23,380 3.8 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (6) (6) $11.08 $11.79 $24,520 6.9 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,120 2.59% $18.85 $21.06 $43,810 11.5 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,640 3.79% $11.04 $11.51 $23,940 7.8 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (6) (6) $12.49 $11.92 $24,790 4.2 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (6) (6) $8.64 $8.75 $18,200 3.0 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 50 0.12% $10.16 $10.43 $21,700 4.0 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,870 4.32% $8.99 $9.98 $20,760 3.6 %
 
Construction and Extraction 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)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 1,020 2.35% $15.94 $16.65 $34,640 3.1 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 40 0.09% $32.49 $28.59 $59,480 6.4 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 670 1.55% $16.57 $17.13 $35,630 4.2 %
  47-2111 Electricians (6) (6) $16.12 $16.51 $34,340 6.5 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 70 0.16% $15.27 $17.10 $35,570 5.5 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 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)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (6) (6) $13.22 $14.46 $30,080 6.1 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (6) (6) $13.12 $14.39 $29,920 5.5 %
  49-9096 Riggers 40 0.09% $12.43 $14.75 $30,670 12.8 %
 
Production 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)
51-0000 Production Occupations 1,800 4.16% $12.64 $14.11 $29,350 3.5 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 110 0.25% $23.56 $23.24 $48,340 3.7 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 180 0.42% $16.57 $17.42 $36,230 3.3 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 60 0.14% $8.22 $9.66 $20,100 5.6 %
  51-6051 Sewers, Hand 50 0.12% $9.44 $10.56 $21,960 7.8 %
  51-6093 Upholsterers 110 0.25% $15.70 $14.66 $30,500 8.0 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 40 0.09% $12.85 $13.19 $27,440 2.9 %
  51-7021 Furniture Finishers 140 0.32% $13.55 $13.62 $28,320 8.6 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 70 0.16% $10.24 $10.70 $22,260 3.5 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 80 0.18% $15.88 $15.75 $32,760 5.3 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (6) (6) $9.70 $10.22 $21,260 8.7 %
  51-9194 Etchers and Engravers (6) (6) $11.43 $11.84 $24,620 8.9 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 60 0.14% $18.04 $16.50 $34,320 8.8 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 40 0.09% $10.15 $11.25 $23,410 12.5 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving 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)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (6) (6) $8.89 $9.27 $19,270 3.8 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 30 0.07% $15.72 $16.67 $34,670 12.4 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 100 0.23% $13.39 $14.26 $29,660 9.2 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (6) (6) $8.85 $9.08 $18,890 3.1 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 30 0.07% $7.43 $8.93 $18,570 10.2 %

About May 2003 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(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) = Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(6) =Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 7, 2004